Mainframe and COBOL Developer

Minacs; Indiana (PA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mainframe & COBOL Developer to lead the development and modernization of enterprise-level applications. This role demands over 8 years of experience in IBM Mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, and DB2, with a focus on delivering scalable solutions and high system performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, guiding junior developers and ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you are passionate about mainframe technology and eager to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe application development.
• Deep expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain COBOL applications on IBM Mainframe.
• Optimize JCL scripts for batch processing and performance tuning.
• Lead and mentor junior developers while ensuring compliance.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

Mainframe Batch Processing

Problem-solving

Leadership

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Job Title:

Mainframe and COBOL Developer

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Mainframe & COBOL Developer with over 8 years of experience in developing, maintaining, and modernizing enterprise-level IBM Mainframe applications. The candidate should have deep expertise in MF Batch Processing, COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS and be capable of analyzing complex business requirements, designing scalable solutions, and ensuring high system performance and reliability.
The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL-based applications on IBM Mainframe (z/OS).
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  Write, modify, and optimize JCL scripts for batch processing.
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  Work extensively with DB2, IMS, and VSAM for data storage and retrieval.
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  Develop and maintain CICS transaction processing applications.
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  Perform code reviews, performance tuning, and system optimizations.
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  Develop and implement mainframe modernization strategies, including integration with distributed systems.
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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, system architects, and QA teams, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
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  Provide production support, including incident management, root cause analysis, and bug fixes.
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  Lead and mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and company policies.

Location:

IND Work-at-Home

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Time Type:

Full time

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