Mainframe Systems Programmer

Overview

Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 10 Month(s)

Skills

Mainframe
z/OS
COBOL

Job Details

Job Title: Mainframe Systems Programmer

Location: Remote

Duration: / Term: 6+ months

Job Description:

Experience Desired: 14+ Years

We are looking for Mainframe Systems Programmer, who will be responsible for managing and supporting mainframe environments including z/OS infrastructure, application hosting, system utilities, and DB2 database operations. The role involves performing upgrades, troubleshooting, patching, supporting development/testing environments, and coordinating with hosting teams to ensure high availability and stability of mainframe-based applications.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Coordinate with the mainframe hosting team to manage system environments.
  • Perform maintenance tasks such as patching, upgrades, and handling out-of-support software.
  • Support COBOL-based applications using DB2, CICS, and JCL.
  • Isolate and resolve bugs in mainframe applications and infrastructure.
  • Perform backup of UAT and build environments.
  • Create and modify DB2 tables (e.g., adding columns, defining new tables).
  • Utilize common IBM mainframe utilities for system support.
  • Perform systems programming tasks on z/OS, including performance tuning, automation, and problem resolution.

Experience Required: 14+ years in Application Development.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

  • COBOL programming experience
  • Strong hands-on with JCL, CICS, and DB2
  • Experience with z/OS systems programming
  • Familiarity with mainframe utilities (e.g., IDCAMS, IEBGENER, SORT)
  • Experience in patching/upgrading mainframe software components
  • Experience with problem determination and resolution in mainframe environments


Key Skills:

Mainframe, COBOL, z/OS, JCL, CICS, DB2, UAT

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