Mainframe Developer

Trident Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Sr Mainframe Developer in Columbus, Ohio to enhance operational efficiency through developing robust solutions for banking applications. Candidates must have extensive experience in COBOL, CICS, and strong problem-solving skills. This contract role requires hands-on coding experience and effective communication with teams. Pay is competitive at $60 to $70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Expertise in CICS programming, including CICS Screen Programming.
• Experience coding in MQ Series and IMS DB is mandatory.
• Hands-on coding development experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements solutions for complex business challenges.
• Prepares architecture and design documents for complex banking applications.
• Troubleshoots problems and collaborates with product teams.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

IMS

CICS

DB2

MQ Series

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title

Sr Mainframe Developer

Job Type

Contract

Work Flexibility

Onsite

Pay Rate

$60 to $70 per hour

Job Summary

• Develops and implements solutions that address complex business challenges, enhancing the ability to make data-driven decisions and improving operational efficiency
• Prepares architecture and design documents for complex Banking applications keeping in mind design constraints that translate to coding
• Develops secure and high-quality code that runs in sync with other highly efficient sub systems
• Think out-of-the-box proactively and be creative by challenging conventional approaches and contribute towards operational efficiency
• Troubleshoots problems, works with Product Teams and other stakeholders to understand complex Requirements and be able to break them down to design/development.

Required Skills

• Candidate should have expertise in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, IMS, CICS & DB2.
• Expertise in CICS Programming including knowledge of CICS Screen Programming is Mandatory.
• Experience/Knowledge in building and maintaining new Test regions is preferred.
• Experience coding in MQ Series & IMS DB is Mandatory.
• Experience in Banking Compliance and Regulatory Platform is preferred.
• Must have hands‑on coding development experience.
• Experience with version control. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients and excellent problem‑solving skills.

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid‑market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high‑performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Location

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area