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Job Title: Senior Mainframe Developer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Local Candidates Only)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Experience: 8
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL-based application development and legacy system modernization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing mainframe applications while supporting migration initiatives and ensuring application security and performance.
Required Experience
- 8–10 years of hands-on experience in mainframe development
Must-Have Technical Skills
- Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS
- Proficiency with ChangeMan, File Aid/File Manager, DFSORT, Syncsort, and Easytrieve
- Experience in System Z (Enterprise COBOL & JCL)
- Expertise in Mainframe DB2 Application Development
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performing mainframe applications
- Participate in legacy-to-distributed system migration initiatives
- Write efficient, scalable, and secure code following coding standards
- Apply SDLC methodologies including Agile, Lean, and CI practices
- Analyze and optimize application performance
- Work with APIs through middleware integration
- Perform vulnerability remediation and security enhancements
- Provide on-call production support on a rotational basis
- Take ownership of business requirements and deliver solutions independently
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and Product Owners
Preferred / Desirable Skills
- Experience in modernization or migration projects
- Knowledge of software/product security practices
- Strong understanding of testing techniques and documentation standards
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Keywords
Mainframe Developer, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, System Z, Enterprise COBOL, Application Development, Legacy Migration