Senior Application Programmer - Mainframe Systems

Cerritos, CA, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $75.00 - 80.00 per hour
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Skills

  • System Requirements
  • Software Architecture
  • Technical Writing
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Debugging
  • Enterprise Software
  • Software Design
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Information Security
  • Collaboration
  • Data Processing
  • SQL
  • MVS
  • TSO
  • ISPF
  • VSAM
  • Endevor
  • IBM
  • Database
  • IBM DB2
  • ADABAS
  • FOCUS
  • Systems Design
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Testing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skill
  • NATURAL
  • Assembly Language
  • SAS
  • CA Gen
  • IBM WebSphere
  • IBM InfoSphere
  • IBM Spufi
  • EntireX
  • HTML
  • Cloverleaf
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • SAP BASIS
  • Telecommuting
  • Onboarding
  • Communication
  • Mainframe
  • COBOL
  • IBM IMS
  • CICS
  • JCL
  • z/OS
  • Enterprise Architecture

Summary

  • Location: Cerritos, California
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #106637

Senior Application Programmer - Mainframe Systems

? Cerritos, CA (Onsite)
? $75-$80/hour
? 12-Month Contract with Potential Extension

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Programmer - Mainframe Systems to support the development, maintenance, enhancement, and implementation of complex enterprise applications in a large-scale mainframe environment. This role will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting critical business applications while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, modify, test, implement, and support complex mainframe applications.
  • Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain application architecture, program specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while ensuring system reliability and performance.
  • Perform coding, debugging, testing, and implementation of new and existing software solutions.
  • Support database integrations, transaction processing, and enterprise application functionality.
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements to application design, processes, and technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with information security policies and best practices.
  • Collaborate with technical teams and business users throughout the development lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in electronic data processing systems design and programming.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with IMS, DB2, COBOL, and CICS programming in a mainframe environment.
  • Strong experience with:
    • COBOL
    • IMS/DB/DC
    • DB2/SQL
    • CICS
    • JCL
    • MVS TSO/ISPF
    • VSAM
    • CA Endevor
    • IBM z/OS
  • Experience with database technologies including DB2, IMS, ADABAS, and FOCUS.
  • Knowledge of systems design, software development methodologies, testing, implementation, and support.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
  • Natural/SuperNatural
  • Assembler
  • SAS
  • CA Gen (CoolGen)
  • IBM WebSphere
  • IBM OPTIM
  • File Manager
  • SPUFI
  • ICEMAN/ICETOOLS
  • EntireX
  • HTML
  • ASP
  • Cloverleaf
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Work Environment
  • Initially onsite Monday through Friday.
  • Opportunity for limited telework (up to 2 days per week) based on project requirements after onboarding.
  • Standard business hours.
Additional Requirements
  • Must possess strong experience supporting and maintaining enterprise-level mainframe systems.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex technical environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Mainframe Developer with expertise in COBOL, IMS, DB2, CICS, JCL, and z/OS who is looking to contribute to critical enterprise applications in a highly visible and impactful role.

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  • Dice Id: 10111081
  • Position Id: 5c69f13bc7ed5d3df34840269dc20abc
  • Posted 9 hours ago
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