Mainframe Developer at Purple Drive Columbus, OH

Purple Drive; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to join their team in Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, specializing in DB2 application development and CICS administration. You will design, develop, and maintain DB2 applications while troubleshooting and optimizing performance. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on enterprise standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Mainframe DB2 application development.
• Strong expertise in CICS administration is a must.
• Experience working in AMS / production support models.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe DB2 applications.
• Perform DB2 application development and administration tasks.
• Troubleshoot application, database, and transaction processing issues.
• Optimize DB2 performance through query tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for application support.

Skills

Mainframe DB2 - Application Development

DB2 Administration

CICS Administration

Problem-solving and performance tuning

Understanding of mainframe environments

Job description

Job Title

Mainframe Developer - DB2 & CICS

Location

Columbus, OH

Experience

6-8 Years

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in DB2 application development and CICS administration . The ideal candidate will support and enhance enterprise mainframe applications, ensuring stability, performance, and efficient database operations in an AMS (Application Management Services) environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe DB2 applications

• Perform DB2 application development and administration tasks

• Support and manage CICS-based applications in production and non-production environments

• Troubleshoot application, database, and transaction processing issues

• Optimize DB2 performance through query tuning and database best practices

• Work within AMS support models to handle incidents, enhancements, and change requests

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for application support and upgrades

• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards and documentation requirements

Required Technical Skills

Primary Skills

• Mainframe DB2 - Application Development

• DB2 Administration (IT IS_AMS_Mainframe_DB2 Administration)

• CICS Administration (IT IS_AMS_Mainframe_CICS Administration)

Supporting Skills (Preferred)

• Strong understanding of mainframe environments

• Experience working in AMS / production support models

• Problem-solving and performance tuning skills

• Ability to work independently and within support teams

Work Environment

• Enterprise mainframe systems

• AMS support and application maintenance setup