Sr. Mainframe Developer – Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM

Conexess Group; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexess Group is seeking a Mainframe Application Programmer skilled in Cobol/CICS to support migration efforts to FIS Payments. You will design, develop, test, and maintain Cobol-based applications on IBM z/OS, collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality deployments.

The role emphasizes strong mainframe skills, experience with CICS, DB2, MQ, and related tooling, and a proactive approach to code reviews and testing.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years preferred in EFT, Payments, Core Banking technologies.
• 8+ years required Cobol programming experience.
• 6+ years required mainframe development with IBM z/OS 2.6/3.1, DB2, MQ, and CICS (5.6/6.1 preferred).
• 8+ years preferred experience with CICS Command-level programming.
• Working knowledge of VSAM, JCL, DFSORT, IBM Utilities, SNA, TCP/IP, and TSO/ISPF.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for IBM z/OS and CICS environments.
• Write efficient, maintainable Cobol code and debug as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated on industry trends to improve development practices.

Skills

Cobol programming

CICS

z/OS

DB2

MQ

VSAM

JCL

ISPW

CI/CD concepts

Tools

ISPW

JCL

DFSORT

CICD

SNA

TCP/IP

TSO/ISPF

MQ Series

Job description

Mainframe Application Programmer - Cobol/CICS

Job Description

Expected Skillset needed to support Product development, production support (t3 support), config. Mgmt., testing practices (unit, integration, regression, etc.) to support the migration to FIS Payments one from our existing Connex platform (on prem).

Must have (Requirements)

• (6-8 years Preferred) Strong domain/industry experience in EFT, Payments, Core Banking technologies.
• (8+ years Required) Strong Product Development and High level of Proficiency in Cobol programming languages.
• (6+ years Required) Proven experience in Mainframe development, with expertise in IBM z/OS 2.6 and 3.1, DB2, MQ, and CICS (5.6, and 6.1 preferred).
• (8+ years preferred) Experience with CICS Command-level application programming.
• Working knowledge and understanding of VSAM, JCL, DFSORT, IBM Utilities, SNA, TCP/IP, and TSO/ISPF

Qualifications

• Experience with mainframe communication systems, components, and toolsets.
• Strong understanding of ISO 8583, and ISO20022 (a plus) messaging methodologies
• Strong understanding of ISPW (Code Pipeline), code promotion, code check in, peer reviews, and testing and development best practices.
• Vendor exposure and relationships preferred with vendors such as FIS, Client, ACI, Financial, and other payment related systems.
• Understand waterfall and/or Agile processes and understanding of high-availability concepts.
• Understanding of high-availability concepts.
• Exposure to CICD concepts, branching/merging methodologies for code development and mgmt.

Soft Skills

• Strong understanding of test-driven development, unit, integration, and regression testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and (ALM) methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills, troubleshooting complex systems, and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• As a Mainframe Developer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions for CICS based products leveraging COBOL language on the IBM Mainframe (z Series) based platforms
• Leveraging your expertise in Cobol, you will contribute to the enhancement of our flagship products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions to our clientsDesign, develop, and maintain software applications for IBM z/OS and CICS environment.
• Write efficient, maintainable, and scalable code in Cobol, and ability to debug.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Perform unit testing and debugging to ensure the functionality and performance of developed solutions
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in development practices
• Create technical documents; Review, edit and offer suggestions to others with appropriate oral and written communications. Concise and diplomatic