Sr. Mainframe / COBOL Developer

Central Point Partners; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is seeking a Sr. Mainframe / COBOL Developer in Columbus, OH. This hybrid position requires strong skills in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and mainframe environments. The ideal candidate will develop and optimize COBOL programs, work on financial data projects, and collaborate with various teams. The role offers training on modern technologies and requires an open mindset towards learning. Salary range is $95,000-$105,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in COBOL development and mainframe systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, and optimize COBOL programs and JCL scripts.
• Write and manage JCL scripts for batch job execution.
• Analyze business requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to implement logic changes and ensure data accuracy.
• Document code changes and create technical documentation.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

Easytrieve

VSAM

DB2

Changeman

Mainframe scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Changeman

ZEKE/ZENA scheduling tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Central Point Partners

Central Point Partners is currently interviewing candidates in the Columbus, OH area for a large client.

Because this is a Contract to Hire position only GC’s and USC’s.

This position is Hybrid (4 Days onsite)! Only candidates who are local to Columbus, OH will be considered.

Sr. Mainframe / COBOL Developer

Position Overview

We are looking for a talented and experienced Mainframe / COBOL Developer to join our team and support a variety of financial data projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in COBOL programming, JCL, and DB2 in mainframe environments.

Notes from the Manager: This role is fundamentally a Mainframe Programmer position focused on classic MF technologies (COBOL, DB2, JCL, Easytrieve, VSAM). OFSAA is not required for this role.

• 30% of the job will be mainframe support/programming
• This person will be the only MF resource on the team
• The other 70% will involve wearing multiple hats and working with other technologies such as EDW and/or OFSAA
• The team is fully willing to train the right person on everything outside the mainframe stack

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, career-long mainframe professional who wants to expand their skill set and get hands‑on experience with modern data technologies.

The only non-technical requirement: the candidate must be open to — and enthusiastic about — learning new technologies!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, upgrade, and optimize COBOL programs and JCL scripts for data processing and reporting.
• Write and manage JCL scripts for batch job execution.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with business partners and technical teams to implement logic changes and ensure data accuracy to support financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with analysts, QA, and other developers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Execute testing cycles and assist in troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Document code changes and create technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to development standards.
• Support production deployments and incident resolution.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in COBOL development and mainframe systems.

Proficiency in:

• COBOL, JCL, Easytrieve, VSAM, and DB2.
• Changeman for version control and deployment.
• Mainframe scheduling tools for job automation and batch processing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA).
• ZEKE/ZENA scheduling tools.
• Industry experience in finance.
• Experience with financial data structures, financial and regulatory reporting.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bill Hart at 614-352-3615 and email your resume to [e-mail]!

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Contract; Job function: Information Technology; Industries: Banking.

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Columbus, OH $95,000.00-$105,000.00 (2 months ago)