Mainframe Developer

vTech Solution; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

vTech Solution in New Jersey is seeking a Mainframe Developer to analyze, design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications, primarily using COBOL, CICS, and DB technologies. The role includes production support and database conversions, with supervision by a project manager in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, and testing programs, performing unit and system testing with users, maintaining production applications, and documenting programs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience coding, testing, and debugging COBOL, CICS, and DB programs.
• Proficiency with IBM OS/JCL (MVS) and IBM DB technologies.
• Experience with CICS transaction processing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to participate in usability and system testing with end users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or receive program specification requirements.
• Design, code, and test new or modified mainframe programs.
• Perform unit testing and participate in system testing with users.
• Maintain and support production applications.
• Develop supportive documentation for programs.
• Participate in database conversion projects (e.g., IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB).

Skills

COBOL

CICS

DB2/DB

OS/JCL (MVS)

CICS transaction processing

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Summary:

The Mainframe Developer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and maintaining mainframe applications, primarily using COBOL, CICS, and DB technologies. This role involves both development of new programs and modification of existing ones, including production support and database conversions, while working under the supervision of a project manager within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or receive program specification requirements.
• Design, code, and test new or modified mainframe programs.
• Perform unit testing and participate in system testing with users.
• Maintain and support production applications.
• Develop supportive documentation for programs.
• Participate in database conversion projects (e.g., IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB).

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Hands-on experience coding, testing, and debugging COBOL, CICS, and DB programs.
• Proficiency with IBM OS/JCL (MVS) and IBM DB technologies.
• Experience with CICS transaction processing.
• Ability to participate in usability and system testing with end users.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with database conversions involving IDMS/DC to CICS or IDMS to DB.

Special Considerations:

• All contractor personnel will work under direct supervision of a project manager or designated IT representative.
• In-person interview required for the hiring process.

Scheduling:

• Contract position for 3 months with possibility of extension.
• Hybrid work schedule: 2 days in-office in Trenton, NJ, and 3 days remote per week.