Mainframe Developer - CICS + IMS

Compunnel, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to work on developing, maintaining, and optimizing mainframe applications in a z/OS environment. Key responsibilities include COBOL programming, transaction processing solutions with CICS, and managing IMS databases. The ideal candidate must have strong proficiency in COBOL and JCL scripting, along with a thorough understanding of mainframe operating systems. This role promises opportunities for professional growth and contribution to high-performance applications.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming.
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS mainframe operating systems.
• Expertise in IMS database concepts (IMS/DB and IMS/DC).
• Thorough understanding of CICS functionalities.
• Ability to write and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Design and implement transaction processing solutions using CICS.
• Work with IMS database systems, including IMS/DB and IMS/DC.
• Write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing.
• Collaborate with system administrators for dataset management.
• Troubleshoot and optimize mainframe applications.

Skills

COBOL programming

CICS

IMS database concepts

Job Control Language (JCL)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL programming, transaction processing, and database technologies.

The ideal candidate will work on developing, maintaining, and optimizing mainframe applications in a z/OS environment, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Design and implement transaction processing solutions using CICS.
• Work with IMS database systems, including IMS/DB and IMS/DC.
• Write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing and job scheduling.
• Collaborate with system administrators to manage datasets and ensure security compliance.
• Troubleshoot and optimize mainframe applications for performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming.
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS mainframe operating systems.
• Expertise in IMS database concepts (IMS/DB and IMS/DC).
• Thorough understanding of CICS functionalities and programming interfaces.
• Ability to write and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts.
• Basic understanding of mainframe system administration tasks such as data set management and security.