Hybrid Mainframe Developer - COBOL/CICS & DB2 Expert

VIQU Limited; Pontefract; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Limited is recruiting a Mainframe Developer for a hybrid Pontefract role. You will develop and maintain mission-critical mainframe applications across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

Key requirements include strong COBOL/CICS/JCL/DB2 experience, production environment delivery, and the ability to translate business needs into technical designs.

Qualifications

• Strong COBOL/CICS/JCL/DB2 experience in production.
• Experience delivering mainframe solutions across lifecycle.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience providing application support in critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL or IBM DB2.
• Deliver development work from requirements through testing and deployment.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders on projects.
• Support and troubleshoot existing mainframe applications.
• Provide user support and participate in out-of-hours cover.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across development processes.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

JCL

IBM DB2

SQL

Azure DevOps

Natural/ADABAS

zOS Connect

Job description

VIQU Limited is recruiting a Mainframe Developer for a hybrid Pontefract role. You will develop and maintain mission-critical mainframe applications across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

Key requirements include strong COBOL/CICS/JCL/DB2 experience, production environment delivery, and the ability to translate business needs into technical designs.