Mainframe Analyst

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

Req number:

R7980

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right- whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Mainframe Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have 8+ years' experience in COBOL, CICS, DB2 and are looking for your next career move,

Job Description

We are looking for a Mainframe Analyst to analyze, maintain, and enhance existing mainframe applications while extracting and documenting business rules. This position will be contract and hybrid in Trenton, NJ.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze existing COBOL/CICS/DB2/MQ programs to extract and document business logic and rules

• Review batch processing systems, including JCLs and procedures, to document program workflows

• Perform analysis, design, coding, and testing of application code owned by the Application Team

• Support production systems, including maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution

• Develop or modify programs and DB2 stored procedures and perform unit testing

• Collaborate with IT and business units to design and implement technical solutions for case management systems

• Participate in system and usability testing alongside business users

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

• Work under the supervision of the AOC Project Manager or designated IT representative

What You’ll Need

Required:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study

• 8+ years of experience with:

  • COBOL/CICS/DB2 coding, testing, and debugging

  • IBM OS/JCL (MVS)

  • CICS

  • IBM DB2

  • Developing technical and supporting documentation

  • Participating in system and usability testing with users

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

• Experience coding complex DB2 stored procedures

• Experience with MQ or APPC/LU 6.2 programming in COBOL-CICS

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Preferred:

• Experience with IDMS/DC to CICS conversions

• Experience with IDMS to DB2 conversions

• Experience with database conversions

• Prior experience supporting case management systems or judiciary-related applications

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting most of the time, with occasional movement for meetings

• Ability to perform repetitive computer tasks using a keyboard, mouse, and monitor

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Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] or [phone].

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$47 - $53 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.