Mainframe Developer (COBOL/IMS/CICS)

Jobs via Dice; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer in Wilmington, DE, to support critical banking applications. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in COBOL, IMS/DB, CICS, and JCL, ensuring optimal system performance and user experience in a long-term onsite role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mainframe development.
• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming.
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS mainframe operating system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Utilize CICS for developing online applications.
• Create and maintain JCL scripts for job scheduling.

Skills

COBOL

IMS/DB

CICS

JCL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL/IMS/CICS)

Location: Onsite Wilmington, DE

Duration: Long Term

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, IMS/DB, CICS, and JCL to support mission-critical banking applications for our client, Bank of America. This is an onsite role in Wilmington, DE, offering a long-term opportunity with a leading financial institution.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Work with IMS/DB and IMS/DC for high-performance data management and transaction processing.
• Utilize CICS for developing and supporting online applications.
• Create and maintain JCL scripts for batch job scheduling and execution.
• Collaborate with system analysts, testers, and business teams to ensure optimal system performance and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Assist in system integration, deployment, and post-implementation support.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe development.
• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming.
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS mainframe operating system.
• Expertise in IMS database technologies including IMS/DB and IMS/DC.
• Extensive experience in CICS for transaction processing.
• Advanced skills in Job Control Language (JCL) for batch job execution.
• Basic understanding of mainframe system administration tasks such as dataset management and security protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with financial services or banking applications.
• Knowledge of Agile or hybrid SDLC methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools such as Endevor, File-AID, and Xpediter.
  
  

If you are a seasoned mainframe professional seeking a challenging opportunity with a top-tier client, we invite you to apply for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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