Mainframe Developer – IMS and CICS

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Mainframe Developer to join our IMS/CICS team. You will develop, maintain, and optimize COBOL-based mainframe applications on IBM z/OS, work with IMS/DB and IMS/DC, and manage batch processing via JCL.

Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and a focus on reliability and performance. Responsibilities include supporting data sets and ensuring data integrity while coordinating with testing and production support teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing mainframe applications in COBOL.
• Familiarity with IMS DB/IMS/DC databases.
• Hands-on work with CICS transaction processing.
• Proficiency writing and debugging JCL scripts.
• Experience in IBM z/OS environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Work with IMS databases including IMS/DB and IMS/DC.
• Develop and support CICS-based transaction processing applications.
• Write, execute, and maintain JCL scripts for batch processing.
• Troubleshoot in IBM z/OS environments and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with teams across development and production support.

Skills

COBOL

IMS/DB

IMS/DC

CICS

JCL

z/OS

Tools

COBOL

IMS/DB

IMS/DC

CICS

JCL

z/OS

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Mainframe Developer – IMS and CICS
Location:Jersey City, NJ
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: 64/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description

• Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Work with IMS database technologies, including IMS/DB and IMS/DC.
• Develop and support CICS-based transaction processing applications.
• Write, execute, and maintain JCL scripts for batch processing.
• Work in IBM z/OS environments and troubleshoot application issues.
• Support mainframe data set management and basic system administration activities.
• Ensure application reliability, performance, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with development, testing, and production support teams.
• Follow established mainframe development standards and operational procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.