Mainframe - Cobol

TechDigital Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a Technical Lead for Mainframe environments in New Jersey. The role focuses on directing COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and CICS development efforts, mentoring a team, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of mainframe projects.

The ideal candidate will drive best practices, perform code reviews, and collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and CICS projects.
• Strong grasp of mainframe architecture and system software.
• Excellent problem solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mainframe developers in design, development, and testing of mainframe applications.
• Manage full software development lifecycle of mainframe projects from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Perform code reviews and enforce coding standards to ensure deliverable quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and CICS environments.
• Stay updated on industry trends to drive process improvements and security compliance.

Skills

Mainframe Cobol

DB2

VSAM

JCL

CICS

Leadership

Job description

Technical Lead with Mainframe - Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS

The Technical Lead will be responsible for leading and managing Mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and Mainframe CICS projects. The role involves overseeing the technical development, maintenance, and support of mainframe applications while ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and mentor a team of mainframe cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, mainframe cics developers in designing, developing, and testing mainframe applications.
2. Manage the full software development lifecycle of mainframe projects from requirements gathering to deployment.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide technical solutions that meet the needs of the organization.
4. Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure the quality of deliverables.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to mainframe cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and mainframe cics applications.
6. Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to recommend process improvements and innovative solutions.
7. Ensure compliance with security and data protection regulations in all mainframe development activities.

Skill Requirements

1. Proficiency in mainframe cobol programming language.
2. Strong knowledge of mainframe db2, vsam, and jcl.
3. Experience with mainframe cics in a production environment.
4. Solid understanding of mainframe architecture and system software.
5. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
6. Strong communication and leadership abilities to effectively lead a technical team.
7. Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast paced environment.

Certifications

Relevant certifications in Mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, Mainframe CICS are a plus.