Mainframe IMS DB Developer

Veriipro; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a skilled developer to create and support mainframe applications using COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler. The candidate should be proficient in CICS and IMS for managing transactions and data processing efficiently.

This role demands solid experience with JCL scripts for batch processing and requires monitoring and optimizing system performance. Join our team to ensure compliance and data integrity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in COBOL and experience with mainframe applications.
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS and CICS functions.
• Ability to write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler.
• Design and manage CICS transaction programs for real-time data processing.
• Support and troubleshoot legacy systems, performing debugging and issue resolution.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

IMS

JCL

Tools

DB2

z/OS

Assembler

PL/I

Job description

Mandatory Skills

• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in COBOL
• Mainframe Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of z/OS
• Database Technologies: Expertise in IMS database concepts including IMS/DB and IMS/DC
• Transaction Processing: Thorough understanding of CICS functionalities and programming interfaces
• Job Control Language (JCL): Ability to write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing
• System Administration: Basic understanding of mainframe system administration tasks like data set management and security

Must Have

• IMS/DB, CICS, COBOL and JCL

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using languages like COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler.
• Design and manage CICS transaction programs for real‑time data processing.
• Support and troubleshoot legacy systems, performing debugging and issue resolution.
• Work with DB2 and IMS for data storage, management, and query optimization.
• Monitor and optimize batch processing jobs for efficient system performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define business requirements and technical solutions.
• Ensure system security, compliance, and data integrity by implementing appropriate controls.