What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Systems Programmer position at Talent Groups?
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze existing mainframe applications, databases, files, and batch workflows.
- Develop and execute data extraction processes from IMS and legacy data sources.
- Create, modify, and support JCL for data extracts, conversions, testing, and production migration activities.
- Perform COBOL program analysis and enhancements to support migration requirements.
- Support FTP/SFTP processes for secure data transmission.
- Utilize IMS and BMC Utilities for IMS to unload, validate, and reconcile database content.
- Design and execute data validation and reconciliation procedures.
- Troubleshoot batch failures, data discrepancies, and performance issues.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams throughout the migration lifecycle.
- Support testing, production cutover, and post-implementation stabilization activities.
- Identify automation opportunities using REXX, CLIST, File-AID, and related utilities.
Required Qualifications
✔ 10 years of Mainframe Development experience
✔ Expert-level COBOL programming skills
✔ Strong JCL development and troubleshooting experience
✔ Extensive IMS Database expertise
✔ Experience with BMC Utilities for IMS
✔ Proven experience with enterprise data migration or modernization projects
✔ Strong data analysis, validation, and reconciliation capabilities
✔ Experience with FTP/SFTP file transfer processes
✔ Ability to work independently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Preferred Qualifications
- File-AID
- EZtrieve
- REXX
- CLIST
- Legacy modernization initiatives
- Mainframe-to-cloud migration experience
- Insurance, Financial Services, Healthcare, or Government industry experience