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Job Title: Cards Mainframe Developer
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $40hr - $45hr
We are looking for Cards Mainframe Developer for our client in Chicago, IL
Job Title: Cards Mainframe Developer
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $40hr - $45hr
- Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
- Optimize COBOL programs, JCL jobs, and DB2 queries for improved performance.
- Support daily batch processing, monitor job execution, and resolve job failures.
- Develop and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts for automation and system integration.
- Ensure seamless integration between Unix-based automation and mainframe backend systems.
- Enhance and troubleshoot existing scripts to improve stability and execution efficiency.
- Develop and maintain database objects such as procedures, functions, packages, and triggers.
- Perform SQL tuning and optimize database performance.
- Monitor production systems, resolve incidents, and ensure batch stability.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain technical documentation.
- Strong experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2.
- Expertise in Unix/Linux shell scripting.
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL development skills.
- Experience with batch processing and automation workflows.
- Experience in mainframe development and production support.
- Experience integrating shell scripts with relational databases.
- Experience in debugging and performance optimization.
- Maintain and enhance mainframe applications.
- Support batch processing and production systems.
- Optimize system performance and stability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Document technical solutions and processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience in Agile methodologies.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2.
- Unix/Linux shell scripting.
- SQL and PL/SQL development.
- Knowledge of CICS, IMS, and REXX scripting is a plus.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools is a plus.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Salary : $40 - $45