Mainframe Engineer/Developer - Client Site

NTT DATA, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k program

Job summary

NTT DATA Services is seeking an experienced Mainframe Engineer/Developer for a client-site role in New Jersey. The person will design, develop, test, and support mainframe applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions from development through production.

The role requires 5+ years in mainframe and COBOL development, with strong CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ, JCL, and Endeavor experience. A Bachelor's in CS or related field is requested.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and debugging mainframe applications.
• 5+ years of COBOL development experience.
• Strong experience with CICS.
• Strong experience with COBOL.
• Strong experience with DB2.
• Strong experience with VSAM.
• Experience with MQ.
• JCL experience.
• Experience with Endeavor Software Manager.
• Familiarity with DB2 utilities, File-AID, job schedulers, and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of secure file transfer processes (SFTP/AWX).
• Understanding of CICS Dynamic Transaction Routing is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, test, and debug mainframe applications.
• Perform code analysis, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and environment teams to promote code across development, testing, and production environments.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
• Participate in application maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution.

Skills

Mainframe

COBOL

CICS

DB2

VSAM

MQ

JCL

Endeavor

DB2 utilities

File-AID

Job schedulers

SFTP/AWX

CICS Dynamic Routing

Java

Angular

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Endeavor Software Manager

Job description

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Mainframe Engineer/Developer - Client Site

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: New Jersey, NJ, US

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Mainframe Engineer/Developer - Client Site to join our team in New Jersey, New Jersey (US-NJ), United States (US).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Engineer/Developer to join a collaborative, high-performing technology team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and support mainframe applications while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions from development through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, test, and debug mainframe applications.
• Perform code analysis, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and environment teams to promote code across development, testing, and production environments.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
• Participate in application maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and debugging mainframe applications.
• 5+ years of COBOL development experience.
• Strong experience with:
• CICS
• COBOL
• DB2
• VSAM
• MQ
• JCL
• Experience with Endeavor Software Manager.
• Familiarity with DB2 utilities, File-AID, job schedulers, and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of secure file transfer processes (SFTP/AWX).
• Understanding of CICS Dynamic Transaction Routing is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• CICS systems administration knowledge.
• Experience with Java and front-end technologies such as Angular.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Pay Transparency

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $ $75,168-$156,600. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us .

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