Hybrid Mainframe Analyst: COBOL/CICS/DB2 Expert

CAI; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Analyst to analyze, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications. The role is contract and hybrid, based in Trenton, NJ, with responsibilities spanning design, coding, testing, and documentation.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in COBOL/CICS/DB2, IBM OS/JCL (MVS), and strong communication across technical and business teams. This position offers hybrid work arrangements and critical support for case management systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in COBOL/CICS/DB2 coding, testing, and debugging.
• Experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS).
• Strong documentation and testing experience.
• Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze COBOL/CICS/DB2/MQ programs and document business logic.
• Review batch processing systems and document workflows.
• Develop, modify, and test application code within the team.
• Support production systems and perform issue resolution.
• Create technical documentation and collaborate with IT and business units.

Skills

COBOL/CICS/DB2

MQ programming

APPC/LU 6.2

Technical documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

IBM OS/JCL (MVS)

CICS

IBM DB2

Job description

CAI is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Analyst to analyze, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications. The role is contract and hybrid, based in Trenton, NJ, with responsibilities spanning design, coding, testing, and documentation.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in COBOL/CICS/DB2, IBM OS/JCL (MVS), and strong communication across technical and business teams. This position offers hybrid work arrangements and critical support for case management systems.