Mainframe Developer

Robotics Technologies LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics Technologies LLC in Edison, NJ is seeking a skilled mainframe developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise COBOL applications. You will work with JCL, COBOL II, DB2, CICS, and VSAM in a fast-paced environment.

You will analyze legacy systems, perform batch processing, tuning, and production support, collaborate with BAs, QA, and architects, and participate in Agile development with Endevor/Changeman/Git for source control.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in COBOL / COBOL II on IBM Mainframe systems.
• Proficient with JCL scripts, batch processing, and job scheduling.
• Strong SQL/DB2 experience and performance tuning.
• Experience with CICS online transactions and screen processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise mainframe applications.
• Analyze legacy systems and implement modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with analysts, QA, and architects to ensure quality.
• Perform testing, debugging, and production support.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

CICS

VSAM

TSO/ISPF

Mainframe Utilities

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using IBM Mainframe technologies.

Develop and maintain COBOL programs to support complex business requirements.

Create, modify, and execute JCL scripts for batch processing and job scheduling.

Work with DB2 databases, including SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance tuning.

Develop and maintain CICS online transactions and screen processing.

Work with VSAM datasets, including KSDS, ESDS, and RRDS.

Analyze existing legacy applications and implement system enhancements.

Perform batch processing, job monitoring, scheduling, and troubleshooting.

Develop and maintain production support solutions for critical mainframe applications.

Identify and resolve application defects, abends, and performance issues.

Perform code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.

Work on mainframe application modernization and legacy system migration initiatives.

Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, architects, and cross-functional development teams.

Optimize COBOL programs and DB2 queries for improved application performance.

Manage source code using Endevor, Changeman, or Git.

Support application deployments, release management, and production implementation.

Prepare technical documentation and participate in Agile development activities.

Required Technical Skills

COBOL / COBOL II

JCL (Job Control Language)

DB2 and SQL

CICS

VSAM

TSO / ISPF

Mainframe Utilities (SORT, IDCAMS, IEBGENER)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.