Mainframe Developer

SFE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE in McLean, VA is seeking a Mainframe Developer specializing in COBOL/JCL to support Hogan-based banking applications on z/OS in a batch and online environment.

You will develop, modify, and test COBOL programs and JCL, troubleshoot abends, and coordinate with DBAs for DB2 access, ensuring changes follow Endevor/Changeman pipelines and best SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL (Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
• Strong hands-on experience in JCL
• Working knowledge of Hogan core banking systems and their integration with COBOL/JCL mainframe applications
• Mainframe environment expertise: z/OS, TSO/ISPF
• File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT)
• Solid debugging and incident resolution skills for batch processing and abends
• Good understanding of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile) and production support processes

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL programs (batch and/or online).
• Create and modify JCL jobs, procedures, and utilities to support batch processing.
• Support, troubleshoot, and enhance mainframe applications and interfaces involving Hogan systems.
• Perform unit testing, support system/integration testing, and participate in implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve batch failures/job abends, performance issues, and production incidents within SLAs.
• Work with datasets and file processing involving VSAM and sequential files.
• Interact with DBAs/Support teams for DB2 access, SQL tuning, and issue resolution.
• Utilize scheduling and monitoring tools such as Control-M/CA7 (as applicable).
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation practices, and change management processes (Endevor/Changeman/Git).
• Provide regular status updates and contribute to operational readiness and continuous improvements.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

Hogan

z/OS

TSO/ISPF

VSAM

DFSORT

Debugging

SDLC

Tools

DB2

CICS

IMS

File-Aid

Abend-AID

Expeditor

Endevor

Changeman

PANVALET

Control-M

CA7

Git

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Developer - COBOL / JCL / Hogan
Location: McLean, VA
Hire Type: Full time

Must Have

• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL (preferably Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
• Strong hands-on experience in JCL
• Working knowledge of Hogan core banking systems and their integration with COBOL/JCL mainframe applications
• Mainframe environment expertise: z/OS, TSO/ISPF
• File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT)
• Solid debugging and incident resolution skills for batch processing and abends
• Good understanding of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile) and production support processes

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• DB2 (SQL, SPUFI/QMF, stored procedures exposure is a plus)
• Online processing exposure: CICS (preferred), IMS (plus)
• Tools: File-Aid, Abend-AID, Expeditor/IBM Debugger
• Version/Change management: Endevor, Changeman, PANVALET
• Scheduling: Control-M or CA7
• Mainframe modernization exposure (e.g., Micro Focus, migration, refactoring) is a plus
• Banking domain experience (cards, loans, payments, deposits) preferred

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL programs (batch and/or online).
• Create and modify JCL jobs, procedures, and utilities to support batch processing.
• Support, troubleshoot, and enhance mainframe applications and interfaces involving Hogan systems.
• Perform unit testing, support system/integration testing, and participate in implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve batch failures/job abends, performance issues, and production incidents within SLAs.
• Work with datasets and file processing involving VSAM and sequential files.
• Interact with DBAs/Support teams for DB2 (or other databases) access, SQL tuning, and issue resolution.
• Utilize scheduling and monitoring tools such as Control-M/CA7 (as applicable).
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation practices, and change management processes (Endevor/Changeman/Git).
• Provide regular status updates and contribute to operational readiness and continuous improvements.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL (preferably Enterprise COBOL / VS COBOL II)
• Strong hands-on experience in JCL
• Working knowledge of Hogan core banking systems and their integration with COBOL/JCL mainframe applications
• Mainframe environment expertise: z/OS, TSO/ISPF
• File handling knowledge: VSAM, sequential files, SORT utilities (e.g., Syncsort/DFSORT)
• Solid debugging and incident resolution skills for batch processing and abends
• Good understanding of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile) and production support processes