Mainframe Developer

Insight Global; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer in Fort Worth, TX to support SAP implementation and drive mainframe enhancements. Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and VSAM is required, with strong experience in batch job management and schedule optimization. The role emphasizes integration projects and collaboration across teams.

The position is a multi-year contract with potential to convert to permanent employment, requiring 2 days onsite in Fort Worth and 3 days remote weekly.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Mainframe Engineering.
• Proficient in COBOL for programming.
• Extensive experience on integration projects.
• Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting batch jobs using JCL.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining VSAM datasets.
• Proactive, results-driven with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and troubleshoot batch jobs and ensure efficient scheduling.
• Support SAP implementation and integration of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain data integrity and system performance.
• Operate in a high-capacity environment, juggling multiple tasks and projects.

Skills

Mainframe engineering

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

Batch jobs

Job scheduling

CICS

WMS integration

TMS integration

Mainframe administration

Job description

A food and beverage distribution company are looking to hire a Senior Mainframe Developer in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will play a critical role in our SAP implementation, addressing defects and program changes, and integrating a new Warehouse Management System and Transportation Management System. The ideal candidate will be proficient in COBOL programming, experienced with JCL, and have experience working with VSAM Databases. Responsibilities include creating, managing, and troubleshooting batch jobs, ensuring efficient execution and scheduling of mainframe processes, and supporting business operations through effective data management. The candidate should be able to work effectively in a high-capacity environment, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and possess excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication and collaboration skills. If you are a dedicated and experienced Mainframe Developer looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

This will be a multi-year contract with ability to convert to a permanent employee with the company and will require 2 days onsite in Fort Worth, TX, with 3 days remote work weekly.

Must Haves

• 10+ years of experience with Mainframe Engineering
• Proficient in COBOL for programming
• Extensive experience working on integration projects
• Creating, managing, and troubleshooting batch jobs using JCL, ensuring efficient execution and scheduling of mainframe processes
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining VSAM datasets
• Proactive and results-driven, consistently taking initiative to achieve project goals and drive improvements

Plusses:

• Proficient in developing and maintaining CICS applications
• Skilled in integrating WMS and TMS
• Extensive experience in mainframe administration, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability