z/OS Developer

Expedite Technology Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled COBOL Developer with extensive experience in mainframe programming on IBM z/OS. This role involves working with critical mainframe systems, focusing on migration projects and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and proficiency in essential tools like JCL, VSAM, and CICS. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions and drive the future of mainframe technology. If you are passionate about technology and eager to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of COBOL programming experience on IBM z/OS.
• Proficient in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
• Experience with mainframe migration projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on mainframe integration with Java developers.
• Plan and execute mainframe migration initiatives.
• Ensure quality and attention to detail in all tasks.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

CICS

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

IBM z/OS

Control-D

Control-M

File-AID

TSO/ISPF

Abend-AID

Jenkins

Git

ServiceNow

Job description

Required:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS.
• Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
• Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
• Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.

Technical Skills

• Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS.
• Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing.
• Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID.
• Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID
• Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with Java developers and migration planning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
• Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems.

Prior experience with ServiceNow.