MainFrame Developer

Join Our Team as a Mainframe Developer – Competitive Pay & Exciting Opportunities!

Are you an experienced Mainframe Developer looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a talented Mainframe Developer to support critical applications in a fast-paced, production-oriented setting. If you have strong skills in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS, and enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, this could be the perfect role for you. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team. Bring your expertise to the table and help drive innovation in mainframe technology!

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance mission-critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2, including stored procedures
• Maintain and support online (CICS) and batch processing systems
• Manage VSAM files, DB2 databases, and file processing utilities like SORT
• Ensure code quality, optimize performance, and adhere to industry standards
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 production support, troubleshooting issues such as batch failures, abends, and data inconsistencies
• Support Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) for job scheduling and monitoring
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions
• Collaborate with middleware teams, including support for IBM MQ and CICS transactions
• Use version control tools for code management and ensure proper documentation and compliance
• Participate in system upgrades, modernization initiatives, release planning, and code reviews

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

• Platform: IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
• Programming: COBOL
• Database: DB2, DB2 Stored Procedures
• Job Control: JCL
• File Handling: VSAM
• Online Systems: CICS
• Schedulers: Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS)
• Middleware & Utilities: IBM MQ, SORT
• Code Management: LCM or similar tools
• Nice to Have: Experience with mainframe modernization, Hogan banking systems, Agile methodologies, automation, scripting, and experience working in support environments with 24/7 availability

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years of mainframe development and support experience
• Proven success in production support environments, including critical production windows
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Work Environment & Benefits

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio - REMOTE WORK
• Remote but must candidate must live in the eastern or central time zone. Must work on our W2. No sponsorship available.
• Work Hours: Standard business hours with on-call rotation required
• Long Term Contract Role
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive team environment emphasizing collaboration and knowledge sharing

Why wait? Apply now and become a key player in maintaining and modernizing vital mainframe systems!

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application today!

Call to Action:

• Ready to advance your career? Apply now!
• Have questions? Contact our recruiting team today!