What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Developer position at Alchemy Software Solutions LLC?
Job Details
Position: Mainframe Developer
Location: Wilmington, DE
(Weekly 5 days office is Must)
Duration: Contract
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, and IBM MQ.
- Develop and support batch and online processes, including job streams, transaction systems, and message-driven programs.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Optimize mainframe code and database access for performance and scalability.
- Work with system analysts, QA testers, and infrastructure teams to ensure system integrity and quality.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of technical designs, codebases, and processes.
- Support production jobs and on-call troubleshooting as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 8 years of hands-on experience with the following mainframe technologies:
- COBOL (batch and online)
- JCL (Job Control Language)
- CICS (Customer Information Control System)
- DB2 and/or IMS DB
- VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)
- IMS DC (Transaction Management)
- IBM MQ (Message Queueing)
- Familiarity with tools such as TSO/ISPF, File-AID, Abend-AID, and version control (e.g., Endevor or Changeman).
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mainframe modernization or integration with distributed/cloud systems.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices or tools in the mainframe environment.
- Exposure to agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience in banking, insurance, or other high-volume transaction systems.
Alchemy: Transforming Your Professional Vision into Reality
Since our inception in 2013, Alchemy has been dedicated to reshaping organizational performance through innovative IT services. With a vision to empower businesses seeking a transformative edge, we ve positioned ourselves at the forefront of digitization and software modernization.
Our name reflects our mission: to transmute technology into gold-standard solutions for our esteemed clients. We proudly serve a diverse range of sectors, including IT and ITES, BFSI, Telecom and Media, Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy, Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Retail, Healthcare, and more.
With a global footprint spanning the USA, India, Europe, Canada, Singapore, Japan, and parts of Central and West Africa, we harness a unique blend of competencies, frameworks, and cutting-edge technologies. Together, we drive growth and innovation across industries, helping organizations turn their visions into reality.
Alchemy Connecting Talent with Opportunities (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
