What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Developer position at iMinds Technology Systems, Inc.?
Job Description:
Seeking an experienced Mainframe Application Developer with strong expertise in IBM z/OS environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting mainframe applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability of business-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain applications on IBM Mainframe (z/OS platform).
Develop and maintain programs using COBOL, JCL, and DB2 (including Stored Procedures).
Work with VSAM datasets, file handling, and performance optimization.
Manage and support batch processing schedules using Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS).
Perform code management and version control using LCM (or similar tools).
Utilize SORT utilities for data manipulation and processing.
Develop and support online and batch applications using CICS.
Integrate systems using MQ (IBM WebSphere MQ) for messaging solutions.
Participate in incident management, problem resolution, and production support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and compliance guidelines.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
Work Experience
5 years of relevant experience (required)
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience in:
IBM Mainframe z/OS
COBOL programming
DB2 and Stored Procedures
JCL (Job Control Language)
VSAM
CICS
MQ (Messaging)
SORT utilities
Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS)
Code management tools (LCM or equivalent)
Additional:
Knowledge of or exposure to ZWDVL
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Core Competencies
All employees are expected to demonstrate company values and abide by the organization''s Code of Conduct.
Keywords for Resume Matching (ATS)
Mainframe, IBM z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, Stored Procedures, VSAM, CICS, MQ, IBM WebSphere MQ, Tivoli Workload Scheduler, TWS, LCM, SORT Utilities, Batch Processing, Production Support, Incident Management, Mainframe Developer, Application Development, Performance Optimization.