Mainframe Developer

Galent; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent in Berkeley Heights, NJ, is seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer to analyze requirements, design, code and maintain COBOL-based applications. You will work with JCL, DB2, VSAM and CICS in a dynamic SDLC environment, ensuring robust production support and timely deployments.

The role requires strong debugging and problem-solving skills, plus experience with z/OS/TSO/ISPF. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with BAs, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in mainframe development and support.
• Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and release processes.
• Experience with IBM Mainframe environments such as z/OS and TSO/ISPF.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and perform impact analysis.
• Design, develop, test and maintain Mainframe applications.
• Develop and enhance programs using COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM and JCL.
• Create and maintain batch jobs, procedures and utilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and defects.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Collaborate with BAs, QA teams and stakeholders during SDLC.
• Support deployments and post-production activities.
• Prepare technical designs and support documentation.

Skills

Mainframe

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

SDLC

Agile

Release processes

Tools

IBM Mainframe

TSO/ISPF

z/OS

Job description

Duration: 6+ MonthsContract

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and perform impact analysis
• Design develops test and maintain Mainframe applications
• Develop and enhance programs using COBOL CICS DB2 VSAM and JCL
• Create and maintain batch jobs procedures and utilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and application defects
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Collaborate with business analysts QA teams and stakeholders during SDLC phases
• Support application deployments and postproduction activities
• Prepare technical design and support documentation

Required Skills

• Strong hands on experience in
• COBOL
• JCL
• DB2
• VSAM
• CICS
• Experience in application development enhancement and production support
• Strong debugging troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of SDLC Agile methodologies and release processes.
• Experience with IBM Mainframe environments zOS TSOISPF

Skills

• Mandatory Skills: Mainframe, DB2, COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM
• Nice to have: AI/GenAI

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