Mainframe Engineer - Remote Work | REF#290505

BairesDev; United States; Remote; MXN 1,117,000 - 1,676,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Home office setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leaves and holidays

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a skilled Mainframe Engineer to maintain and modernize COBOL applications on IBM mainframe systems. You will ensure reliability of core processing environments for banking, insurance, and government sectors.

Join a 100% remote team with flexible hours and a diverse, global culture. Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency, along with setup for a home office and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on mainframe systems.
• Proficiency in COBOL on IBM mainframes.
• Experience with CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Experience with batch and online processing environments.
• Strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain COBOL code for mission-critical batch and online processing.
• Manage and optimize mainframe data structures using VSAM and DB2 for performance and integrity.
• Design and execute JCL streams to automate workload scheduling and resource allocation.
• Modernize legacy systems by refactoring code and integrating mainframe services with modern platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within CICS and other core mainframe subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

DB2

JCL

VSAM

English

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

As a Mainframe Engineer, you will maintain and modernize critical COBOL applications on IBM mainframe systems. You will serve as a vital link between legacy infrastructure and modern business requirements, ensuring the reliability and evolution of core processing environments in key sectors like banking and insurance.

What You'll Do

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality COBOL code for mission-critical batch and online processing.
• Manage and optimize mainframe data structures using VSAM and DB2 to ensure high performance and integrity.
• Design and execute JCL streams to automate complex workload scheduling and resource allocation.
• Modernize legacy systems by refactoring code and integrating mainframe services with contemporary platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within CICS and other core mainframe subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on mainframe systems.
• Proven expertise in maintaining and modernizing COBOL applications on IBM mainframes.
• Proficiency in core mainframe technologies including CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
• Hands-on experience with both batch and online mainframe processing environments.
• Deep understanding of mainframe application integration within banking, insurance, or government sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!

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