Mainframe Developer (COBOL / DB2 / CICS)

Seneca Resources; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Dedicated career support

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Mainframe Developer to support and modernize critical enterprise applications in an IBM z/OS environment. You will design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL programs and batch-processing jobs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive modernization initiatives.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with JCL, DB2/SQL, and exposure to CICS. You will contribute to SDLC activities and provide production support as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mainframe Development experience.
• Experience with JCL and batch processing.
• Working knowledge of DB2 and SQL.
• Experience with or exposure to CICS environments.
• Understanding of the SDLC and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read and enhance legacy code and collaborate well.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance applications in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment.
• Develop and support COBOL programs, JCL jobs, and batch-processing applications.
• Work with DB2 databases, including SQL development and data retrieval.
• Analyze business requirements and implement enhancements and fixes.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and performance issues.
• Review logs and abends to identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Participate in unit, integration, and regression testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams.
• Contribute to mainframe modernization and integration initiatives.

Skills

Mainframe development

JCL

DB2/SQL

CICS

SDLC

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

JCL

DB2

TSO/ISPF

CICS

Mainframe utilities

Job description

Location: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite per Week | Birmingham, AL

Position Description:

We're seeking a Mainframe Developer to help support and modernize critical enterprise applications within our IBM mainframe environment. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving complex business problems, maintaining high-performance systems, and contributing to modernization initiatives that connect legacy platforms with modern technologies.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance applications in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment
• Develop and support COBOL programs, JCL jobs, and batch-processing applications
• Work with DB2 databases, including SQL development, data retrieval, and application integration
• Analyze business requirements and implement application enhancements and fixes
• Troubleshoot production incidents, batch failures, performance issues, and application defects
• Review job logs, system messages, abends, and processing results to identify root causes and resolve issues
• Participate in unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing activities
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and support procedures
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA teams, and infrastructure partners throughout the SDLC
• Contribute to mainframe modernization, system integration, and digital transformation initiatives
• Provide production support and participate in issue resolution efforts as needed
• Follow coding standards, development best practices, and change-management processes

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mainframe Development, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with JCL (Job Control Language) and batch processing
• Working knowledge of DB2 and SQL
• Experience with or exposure to CICS transaction-processing environments
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to read, maintain, and enhance existing legacy applications and codebases
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services, banking, insurance, or highly regulated industries is highly valued.
• VSAM
• TSO/ISPF
• IBM Utilities
• File-AID
• Control-M or other enterprise job scheduling tools
• Git or modern source control platforms
• REST APIs and mainframe integration technologies
• Agile or Scrum development methodologies
• Mainframe modernization initiatives
• Cloud integration projects
• DevOps tools and CI/CD practices

About Seneca Resources:

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.