Mainframe / Cobol Engineer

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Role: Mainframe Engineer Sr

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Job Description:

Mainframe Developer COBOL JCL DB2

Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain COBOL programs on IBM zOS mainframe systems
• Create modify and optimize JCL scripts for batch job execution
• Work extensively with DB2 for SQL queries stored procedures and performance tuning
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Debug and troubleshoot application level issues ensuring timely resolution
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including business analysts and QA for end to end delivery
• Perform unit testing and support integration system testing
• Ensure adherence to coding standards best practices and compliance requirements
• Provide production support and resolve incidents related to mainframe applications
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of hands on experience in COBOL development on mainframe systems
• Strong expertise in JCL and DB2 including SQL and stored procedures
• Familiarity with CICS for online transaction processing
• Proficiency in TSO ISPF and mainframe debugging tools
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem solving analytical and communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with performance tuning and optimization of COBOL programs

Knowledge of mainframe utilities SORT IDCAMS etc

Exposure to DevOps tools for mainframe environments