COBOL/Mainframe Developer

Apex Systems; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a COBOL/Mainframe Developer to support financial data projects in Columbus, OH. The role emphasizes COBOL, JCL, and DB2 within mainframe environments.

Collaborate with business partners and technical teams to implement logic changes and ensure data accuracy for financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of COBOL development and mainframe experience.
• Experience with COBOL, JCL and DB2 in mainframe environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize COBOL programs and JCL for data processing.
• Write and manage JCL scripts for batch job execution.
• Analyze requirements and translate into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure data accuracy for reporting.
• Work with analysts and QA to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Execute testing cycles and assist in performance tuning.
• Document changes and participate in code reviews.
• Support deployments and incident resolution.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

Easytrieve

VSAM

DB2

File-AID

TSO/ISPF

Abend-AID

Changeman

Mainframe scheduling

Tools

ZEKE

ZENA

Job description

COBOL/Mainframe Developer

Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Onsite Requirements: 4 days onsite/1 day remote weekly

Pay rate: $70/hr W2

Contract length: 3-6+ months

Contract to Hire - conversion contingent on performance

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe / COBOL Developer to support financial data projects. The ideal candidate will possess experience in COBOL programming, JCL, and DB2 within mainframe environments. This role involves collaboration with business partners and technical teams to implement logic changes and ensure data accuracy for financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, and optimize COBOL programs and JCL scripts for data processing and reporting.
• Write and manage JCL scripts for batch job execution.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with business partners and technical teams to implement logic changes and ensure data accuracy to support financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Work with analysts, QA, and other developers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Execute testing cycles and assist in troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Document code changes and create technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to development standards.
• Support production deployments and incident resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in COBOL development and mainframe systems.
• Technical Skills: A proficiency in COBOL, JCL, Easytrieve, VSAM, DB2, File-AID, TSO/ISPF, Abend-AID, Changeman, and mainframe scheduling tools is required. The ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA).
• Experience with ZEKE/ZENA scheduling tools.
• Industry experience in finance.
• Experience with financial data structures, financial, and regulatory reporting.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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