Mainframe Developer

CAI; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CAI is seeking a motivated Mainframe Developer in New Jersey to join our hybrid team. Bring 5+ years of COBOL coding, IBM OS/JCL (MVS), CICS, and DB2 experience to deliver reliable mainframe solutions on-site two days per week.

You will analyze requirements, develop and test applications, maintain technical documentation, and support modernization efforts with cross-functional partners. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT and application development experience.
• 5+ years COBOL coding, testing and debugging.
• 5+ years IBM OS/JCL (MVS) experience.
• 5+ years CICS development, testing and debugging.
• 5+ years IBM DB2 development, testing and debugging.
• 5+ years documenting technical and user guides.
• 5+ years usability testing and system testing with end users.
• 5+ years developing and supporting stored procedures.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and system requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop mainframe apps using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
• Code, test, debug, and provide production support.
• Create and maintain program specs and docs.
• Perform unit tests and participate in system/UAT.
• Collaborate with users and teams to implement solutions.
• Support maintenance and enhancements of existing apps.
• Participate in database conversion and modernization.
• Work under IT Office Project Manager guidance.

Skills

COBOL

OS/JCL (MVS)

CICS

DB2

Documentation

Usability testing

Stored procedures

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical study

Tools

FOCUS

IDMS to DB2 conversion

IDMS/DC to CICS conversion

Job description

Who We Are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Req Number

R8324

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Mainframe Developer ready to take us to the next level! If you have 5+ years of hands-on COBOL coding, testing, and debugging experience, 5+ years of IBM OS/JCL (MVS) experience, and are looking for your next career move.

Job Description

This position will be a full-time contract and hybrid, requiring candidates to work onsite two days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Develop and modify mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL
• Perform coding, component testing, assembly testing, debugging, and production support activities
• Develop and maintain program specifications and technical documentation
• Conduct unit testing and participate in system and user acceptance testing
• Collaborate with business users and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions
• Support maintenance and enhancement efforts for existing applications
• Participate in database conversion and modernization efforts as needed
• Work under the direction of the Information Technology Office Project Manager or designated representative

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical study
• 5+ years of overall IT and application development experience
• 5+ years of hands-on COBOL coding, testing, and debugging experience
• 5+ years of IBM OS/JCL (MVS) experience
• 5+ years of CICS development, testing, and debugging experience
• 5+ years of IBM DB2 development, testing, and debugging experience
• 5+ years of experience developing technical and user documentation
• 5+ years of experience performing usability testing and participating in system testing with end users
• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting stored procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• 5+ years of IDMS to DB2 conversion experience
• 5+ years of IDMS/DC to CICS conversion experience
• Experience with Information Builders FOCUS
• Experience supporting large-scale government or judicial systems
• Experience with legacy system modernization and database migration initiatives

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$50 - $55 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education.

• Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.