Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Mainframe
Cobol
JCL
VSAM
CICS
DB2
Job Details
Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL)
Location: St. Louis, MO (Local candidates only)
Job Type: 12-Month Contract (W2 only No C2C)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Arrangement: On-site/Hybrid (as per client requirement)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong proficiency in COBOL for a long-term contract role in St. Louis, MO. This position is open only to local candidates who are authorized to work on a W2 basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mainframe systems and be well-versed in COBOL development, testing, and debugging.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Location: St. Louis, MO (Local candidates only)
Job Type: 12-Month Contract (W2 only No C2C)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Arrangement: On-site/Hybrid (as per client requirement)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong proficiency in COBOL for a long-term contract role in St. Louis, MO. This position is open only to local candidates who are authorized to work on a W2 basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mainframe systems and be well-versed in COBOL development, testing, and debugging.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL programs on IBM mainframe systems.
- Work with JCL, VSAM, CICS, and DB2 to build and support business applications.
- Analyze existing systems and provide technical solutions for enhancements and maintenance.
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly.
- Participate in code reviews and adhere to best practices and coding standards.
- Document technical specifications and system processes.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in COBOL development.
- Strong expertise in JCL, VSAM, CICS, and DB2.
- Experience working in a mainframe environment (IBM z/OS preferred).
- Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial or insurance domain projects.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of integration with modern systems/APIs is a plus.
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