Mainframe Developer – IMS and CICS

Valiant Technologies LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Mainframe Developer specialized in IMS and CICS for a 12-month engagement. You will develop, maintain and optimize COBOL-based mainframe applications in IBM z/OS environments.

The role requires hands-on work with IMS/DB, IMS/DC, CICS, and JCL for batch processing; on-site work with a competitive bill rate of 64/hour. W-2, 1099 or C2C arrangements are supported; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Experience developing COBOL-based mainframe applications.
• Hands-on with IMS/DB and IMS/DC databases.
• Proficient in CICS-based transaction processing.
• Skilled in writing and maintaining JCL for batch jobs.
• Familiar with IBM z/OS environments and mainframe admin tasks.

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 development, testing, and production support teams.
• Follow established mainframe development standards and procedures.

Skills

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.