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Mainframe Systems Programmer

Talent Groups
Hartford, CT Contractor
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

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

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