Mainframe Data Migration Specialist - Hybrid Hartford

Generis Tek Inc; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Generis Tek Inc in Hartford, CT is seeking a Contract Mainframe Systems Programmer in a Hybrid setup for a 7+ month engagement. The role pays $53 per hour on W2 and requires strong COBOL, JCL, IMS, and data migration expertise to analyze legacy systems and migrate IMS data to target platforms.

The consultant will work independently in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with DBAs and project teams to ensure clean extraction, transformation, validation, and secure file transfers during the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Mainframe Development experience.
• Expert-level COBOL programming experience.
• Strong JCL development and troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive IMS Database experience.
• Experience with BMC Utilities for IMS.
• Experience developing large-scale data extracts and conversion processes.
• Strong understanding of FTP/SFTP file transfer methodologies.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise data migration or modernization initiatives.
• Experience performing data analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing mainframe applications, databases, files, and batch processes to support migration activities.
• Design, develop, and execute data extraction processes from IMS databases and legacy sources.
• Create, modify, and support JCL required for data extracts, file transfers, conversion testing.
• Perform COBOL program analysis and code modifications to support data extraction, transformation, and validation.
• Review and update FTP/SFTP processes to support secure transmission of migration files.
• Utilize IMS utilities and BMC Utilities for IMS unloading, extraction, validation, and reconciliation.
• Develop and execute data validation and reconciliation procedures to ensure data integrity.
• Document migration runbooks, procedures, and production support guides.
• Collaborate with DBAs, architects, and project teams to define migration requirements and resolve challenges.
• Provide production support during migration cutover and post-implementation stabilization.

Tools

File-AID

CLIST

REXX

EZtrieve

BMC Utilities

Job description

Generis Tek Inc in Hartford, CT is seeking a Contract Mainframe Systems Programmer in a Hybrid setup for a 7+ month engagement. The role pays $53 per hour on W2 and requires strong COBOL, JCL, IMS, and data migration expertise to analyze legacy systems and migrate IMS data to target platforms.

The consultant will work independently in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with DBAs and project teams to ensure clean extraction, transformation, validation, and secure file transfers during the