Des Moines, IA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago
Contract Independent
Syntricate
Job Details
Skills
MAINFRAME DEVELOPER
MAINFRAME
MAINFRAME DEVELOPER
MAINFRAME
Summary
NOTE: This is a 6-month project.
Title: MAINFRAME DEVELOPER Start Date: 12/07/2026 to 6+ months Position Type: contract Agency Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person Interview Work Arrangement: Remote
Complete Description:
Client is undertaking a modernization initiative to replace an aging eligibility platform with a new statewide eligibility system (EDEN). As part of this effort, the legacy Child Support Enforcement systemmust continue to exchange critical data with the new platform through a series of file-based interfaces and batch processes.
The Mainframe Developer will play a key role in supporting the integration and transition between the legacy child support system and the new eligibility platform. This position will focus on analysis, development, testing, deployment, and support of mainframe applications and interfaces that enable seamless data exchange during the modernization effort.
Position Summary
The Mainframe Developer will design, develop, modify, test, and support mainframe programs and batch processes that facilitate integration between the legacy Child Support Enforcement system (ICAR) and the new Eligibility Determination system (EDEN). The resource will work closely with business analysts, architects, testers, and technical teams to implement interface updates, maintain data integrity, and support the transition from legacy data sources to modernized eligibility services.
Key Responsibilities
Mainframe Application Development
· Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL and JCL programs that process interface files between ICAR and EDEN.
· Modify file layouts, data mappings, transformation logic, and validation routines based on business and technical requirements.
· Enhance batch processing workflows, GDG structures, and VSAM datasets to support evolving integration requirements.
· Support modernization efforts by replacing legacy eligibility data sources with EDEN-derived data.
· Maintain and troubleshoot existing production processes and interfaces.
Technical Analysis and Design
· Translate business and functional requirements into technical design specifications.
· Analyze existing mainframe applications and integration points to determine impacts of system changes.
· Modify and support applications that interact with databases, including schema and subschema navigation.
· Perform detailed record-level and field-level analysis of inbound and outbound interfaces.
· Identify dependencies, integration touchpoints, and risks associated with parallel operation of legacy and modern systems.
· Create and maintain technical documentation, process flows, program specifications, and interface designs.
Testing and Quality Assurance
· Develop unit test scenarios and execute comprehensive testing of mainframe applications and batch jobs.
· Support system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.
· Investigate and resolve defects identified during testing cycles.
· Validate end-to-end data processing and file exchanges between systems.
· Ensure data quality, processing accuracy, and compliance with business requirements.
Deployment and Operational Support
· Create and maintain JCL, procedures (PROCs), scheduling definitions, and operational documentation.
· Support implementation, migration, and production deployment activities.
· Assist with cutover planning and execution during modernization milestones.
· Troubleshoot production incidents, file processing failures, and data discrepancies.
· Develop operational runbooks, monitoring procedures, and post-deployment support documentation.
Collaboration and Communication
· Partner with project managers, business analysts, developers, testers, and business stakeholders.
· Participate in design reviews, technical walkthroughs, sprint planning, and status meetings.
· Communicate technical risks, issues, dependencies, and recommendations proactively.
· Support knowledge transfer activities and contribute to project documentation.
Required Technical Skills
Mainframe Development
· COBOL programming
· JCL (Job Control Language)
· VSAM datasets, indexing, REPRO/DEFINE utilities
· IDMS database development and support
o Schema/Subschema concepts
o Database navigation
o ADS/O experience preferred
o IDMS COBOL integration
· Batch processing development and support
· Flat file design and parsing
· Data transformation and interface mapping
Batch Processing and Infrastructure
· GDG management and dataset lifecycle administration
· FTP/SFTP processing and troubleshooting
· File transfer automation
· Scheduling tools such as:
o CA7
o Control-M
o Equivalent enterprise scheduling platforms
Integration and Analysis
· Legacy system modernization experience
· Multi-system data integration and interface support
· Technical specification interpretation
· Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
· Data mapping and transformation logic
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Required Qualifications
· Hands-on mainframe development experience.
· Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, and batch processing.
· Experience working with IDMS or comparable mainframe database technologies.
· Experience with VSAM datasets and file-processing applications.
· Demonstrated experience supporting application integrations and data exchange processes.
· Experience analyzing and modifying legacy systems.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience supporting Child Support Enforcement systems or Human Services programs.
· Experience with eligibility systems, public assistance systems, or government modernization initiatives.
· Experience with large-scale legacy modernization projects.
· Knowledge of production support, release management, and deployment practices.
· Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments.
Success Criteria
The selected candidate will successfully:
· Deliver high-quality mainframe code and interface enhancements.
· Support reliable data exchange between ICAR and EDEN.
· Minimize disruption during legacy-to-modern system transition activities.
· Contribute to successful testing, deployment, and production support efforts.
· Maintain system stability while enabling modernization objectives.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Move
COBOL programming
Required
Years
JCL (Job Control Language)
Required
Years
VSAM datasets, indexing, REPRO/DEFINE utilities
Required
Years
IDMS database development and support
Required
Years
Batch processing development and support
Required
Years
Flat file design and parsing
Required
Years
Data transformation and interface mapping
Required
Years
GDG management and dataset lifecycle administration
Required
Years
FTP/SFTP processing and troubleshooting
Required
Years
File transfer automation
Required
Years
Scheduling tools such as: CA7, Control-M, Equivalent enterprise scheduling platforms
Required
Years
Legacy system modernization experience
Required
Years
Multi-system data integration and interface support
Required
Years
Technical specification interpretation
Required
Years
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
Required
Years
Data mapping and transformation logic
Required
Years
Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, and batch processing.
Required
Years
Experience working with IDMS or comparable mainframe database technologies.
Required
Years
Experience with VSAM datasets and file-processing applications.
Required
Years
Demonstrated experience supporting application integrations and data exchange processes
Required
Years
Experience analyzing and modifying legacy systems.
Required
Years
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Required
Years
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Required
Years
Experience supporting Child Support Enforcement systems or Human Services programs.
Highly desired
Experience with eligibility systems, public assistance systems, or government modernization initiatives.
Highly desired
Experience with large-scale legacy modernization projects.
Highly desired
Knowledge of production support, release management, and deployment practices.
Highly desired
Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments.
Highly desired
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Dice Id: 91142014
Position Id: 26-03760
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