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Mainframe Software Engineer

Javen Technologies, Inc
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026

Job Details

Title: Mainframe Software Engineer

Location: 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati Ohio 45202

Duration: 9 months contract

Must Have

  • CICS
  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • SAS
  • SQL

Nice To Have

  • 1 or more modern programming language (Java/Go/Python/Ruby)
  • Assembler (Programming Language)
  • GitHub
  • IBM IDZ

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mainframe Software Engineers have the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Analyze the user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
  • Design, develop, and test mainframe-based applications
  • Modify and debug existing software, enhancing its performance and functionality
  • Ensure software integration with existing systems, hardware, and utilities
  • Develop and execute unit test plans to validate that the software meets the specified requirements
  • Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with software
  • Recommend upgrades and improvements to existing software systems
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for software and system design, programming, and testing
  • Implement disaster recovery plans and ensure the security of mainframe systems
  • Coordinate with other software professionals and developers to fix issues with the software

Responsibilities

  • Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe software
  • Write well-designed, testable COBOL code
  • Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
  • Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
  • Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
  • Document and maintain software functionality
  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing mainframe systems
  • Comply with project plans and industry standards
  • Ensure software is updated with the latest features

Qualifications

  • Proven work experience as a Mainframe Software Engineer or similar role
  • Experience designing and developing mainframe applications
  • Ability to develop software in COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies
  • Excellent knowledge of mainframe databases, SQL, and DB2
  • Experience with test-driven development
  • Proficiency in mainframe software engineering tools
  • Ability to document requirements and specifications
  • BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
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