Cobol/Mainframe Developer

Compunnel, Inc.; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a seasoned Cobol/Mainframe Developer to support the development and maintenance of mission-critical systems. You will work with COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL in a structured SDLC environment. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in COBOL development and have supported State Medicaid or Eligibility projects. This position offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in COBOL development, debugging, and optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of CICS for transaction processing and system integration.
• Proficiency in DB2 for database development and data management.
• Strong experience with JCL for batch job development and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain COBOL programs with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Support online transaction processing using CICS.
• Design and optimize database queries and structures using DB2.
• Create and manage batch jobs using JCL.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned Cobol/Mainframe Developer to support development and maintenance of mission‑critical systems.

The role involves working with COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL in a structured SDLC environment. Prior experience with State Medicaid or Eligibility projects is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain COBOL programs with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Support online transaction processing using CICS.
• Design and optimize database queries and structures using DB2.
• Create and manage batch jobs using JCL.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in COBOL development, debugging, and optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of CICS for transaction processing and system integration.
• Proficiency in DB2 for database development and data management.
• Strong experience with JCL for batch job development and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting State Medicaid or Eligibility projects.