What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Developer position at StratG Inc?
Title: Mainframe Developer
Location:Edison, NJ
Key Responsibilities
.Design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications in a high-volume mainframe environment.
.Work extensively with DB2, VSAM, and CICS for online and batch processing.
•Lead and contribute to conversion initiatives from DFHCOMMAREA to CICS Channels & Containers (Rate calc)
Refactor and modernize existing COBOL programs, including conversion of heavy-volume VSAM-based reads to DB2-based access for improved scalability and performance. (Olympus Decommission)
Support and implement mainframe-to-distributed system integrations using MQ and AXWAY frameworks.
Analyze existing applications and recommend modernization or optimization strategies.
Collaborate with distributed system teams, middleware, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration. Participate in code reviews, production support, defect analysis, and performance tuning. Required Skills
Strong expertise in COBOL
Hands-on experience with DB2, VSAM, and CICS
Proven experience converting DFHCOMMAREA to Channels & Containers
Experience with high-volume VSAM applications and migration to DB2 Integration experience using MQ and AXWAY with distributed systems
• Solid understanding of online and batch processing in mainframe environments
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of IT experience, with significant time spent in mainframe development
• Demonstrated experience working as a Senior Engineer in complex enterprise environments
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