Mainframe Developer-6

Realign Llc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Realign Llc in Jersey City, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Mainframe application developer to design, develop, and maintain COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and MQ-based online and batch solutions. The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on mainframe experience and strong debugging skills.

The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, ensuring high-quality production delivery and performance tuning. Financial services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of mainframe app development and support.
• Strong COBOL LE, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and online/batch programming.
• Experience with MQ in CICS/COBOL and Batch/COBOL.
• Knowledge of ENDEVOR, TMON, and BMC MainView desirable.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Financial Services experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and MQ.
• Develop and support online and batch processing applications.
• Implement changes following established development standards.
• Perform impact analysis, coding, testing, and deployment tasks.
• Develop and support MQ-based integrations using CICS/COBOL and Batch/COBOL.
• Troubleshoot and resolve DB2, MQ, and CICS issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.
• Optimize performance with monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, testers, and support teams.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, release management, and production support.
• Maintain technical documentation and governance compliance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mainframe development

COBOL

DB2

CICS

JCL

VSAM

MQ

Debugging

Tools

ENDEVOR

TMON

BMC MainView

File Manager

IBM Debug Tool

Job description

Jersey City, New Jersey 07030 Posted October 1st, 2026

• 5-7 years of experience in Mainframe application development and support.
• Strong hands-on experience in COBOL LE, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and Online/Batch programming.
• Experience developing and supporting applications using MQ with CICS/COBOL and Batch/COBOL.
• Strong background in IBM MQ and IBM WBE.
• Strong experience with DB2 development, SQL programming, and database performance tuning.
• Experience with DB2 Stored Procedures is a plus.
• Strong skills in using File Manager and IBM Debug Tool.
• Knowledge of change management tools such as ENDEVOR is desirable.
• Knowledge of CICS analysis and performance tools such as TMON is desirable.
• Knowledge of DB2 performance monitoring tools such as BMC MainView is desirable.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector is desirable but not essential.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and MQ.
• Develop and support both online and batch processing applications.
• Implement application enhancements, fixes, and production changes following established development standards.
• Perform impact analysis, coding, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment activities.
• Develop and support MQ-based integrations using CICS/COBOL and Batch/COBOL.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, DB2, MQ, and CICS-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions for production incidents.
• Optimize application and database performance using available monitoring and performance analysis tools.
• Work closely with business analysts, developers, testers, and support teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, release management, and production support activities.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with development standards and governance processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• 1. Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• 2. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• 3. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• 4. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• 5. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.