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Mainframe Developer
Hybrid : 4 days Dublin, OH
12 Months
7 Years candidate
Ohio Local Only
Required Skills
COBOL (5 years)
CICS
DB2
JCL
VSAM
TSO/ISPF
IBM Mainframe Environment (z/OS)
SQL and Database Development
Production Support & Incident Resolution
Batch Processing and Scheduling
SDLC / Agile Methodologies
Preferred Skills
Endevor or Changeman
File Transfer Technologies
MQ Series
Easytrieve
Banking, Insurance, Retail, or Financial Services experience
Experience with modernization/integration projects
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications running on IBM Mainframe platforms.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM, along with a solid understanding of batch and online transaction processing systems.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Develop and optimize DB2 queries, stored procedures, and database processes.
Support batch job processing, scheduling, and troubleshooting.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and production deployments.
Investigate and resolve production issues while ensuring system stability.
Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and other developers throughout the SDLC.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Required Qualifications
5 years of Mainframe Development experience.
Strong proficiency in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
Experience with VSAM files and batch processing.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Experience working in Agile or Waterfall environments.