Mainframe Application Programmer Assoc Manager

Accenture; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Accenture in Houston, Texas is looking for a Mainframe Application Programmer to drive innovation within our mainframe modernization practice. You'll provide development, maintenance, and support for the ADMIN and CARMS applications using CICS, Batch, JCL, COBOL, and more. This role includes L2/L3 support and collaboration with cross-functional teams for operational stability.

We require at least 5 years of experience in mainframe technologies, as well as proficiency in REXX. Exceptional benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) plans, and competitive salaries based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mainframe application development and support.
• Minimum 5 years of programming language proficiency in REXX.
• Minimum 5 years experience in production support and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Provide application support for ADMIN and CARMS applications.
• Perform application enhancements based on business requirements.
• Execute problem management activities as part of L3 support.

Skills

CICS

Batch

JCL

COBOL

Assembler

MQ

EasyTrieve

IMS

Db2

REXX

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Are you ready to leverage your expertise to take our mainframe modernization practice to new heights?

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving innovation and transformation in our mainframe environment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate in the Mainframe Modernization practice as we continue to be our client’s reinvention partner of choice.

You Are

A mainframe Application Programmer responsible for development, maintenance, and support of the ADMIN and CARMS applications utilizing CICS, Batch, JCL, COBOL, Assembler, MQ, EasyTrieve, IMS, and Db2. This role provides L2/L3 production support, break‑fix resolution, service request fulfillment, application enhancements, and operational oversight to ensure stability, integrity, and compliance across critical business processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide mainframe application support for the ADMIN and CARMS applications utilizing CICS, Batch, JCL, COBOL, Assembler, MQ, EasyTrieve, IMS, and Db2, including L2/L3 break‑fix activities and production issue resolution.
• Perform application enhancements based on business requirements and approved change requests.
• Fulfill service requests related to application functionality, data, reports, and operational support.
• Execute problem management activities as part of L3 support, including root cause analysis and permanent resolution.
• Assist with business requirements documents (BRDs), third‑party software coordination, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Perform daily system integrity verification, cash feed reconciliation, and interface feed checks.
• Execute production code deployments while ensuring segregation of duties and compliance controls.
• Manage report distribution and support ad‑hoc reporting requests.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and third‑party vendors.

Travel Requirement

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

What You Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mainframe CICS, Batch, JCL, COBOL, Assembler, MQ, EasyTrieve, IMS, and Db2 application development and support including experience with application enhancements, problem management, and operational controls in a regulated production environment.
• Minimum 5 years programming language proficiency in REXX.
• Minimum 5 years of production support, incident management, service requests, and deployment processes.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with Java / CA7 / FTP / SFTP / ASP.
• Preferred experience supporting ADMIN and CARMS applications and related enterprise application environments.
• Experience in financial systems including cash management and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with compliance, audit, and segregation‑of‑duties controls.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

Accenture offers a competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Compensation

Compensation will depend on location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Location Salary Ranges

California $73,800 to $218,800, Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000, Colorado $73,800 to $189,000, District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300, Illinois $68,300 to $189,000, Maine $62,800 to $161,000, Maryland $73,800 to $189,000, Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300, Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000, New York $68,300 to $218,800, New Jersey $78,500 to $218,800, Virginia $68,300 to $201,300, Washington $80,200 to $201,300.

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