Mainframe Developer

Sincera Technologies, Inc.
Buffalo, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Buffalo, United States of America

Tech stack

Unit Testing
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
COBOL
Code Review
Data Migration
IBM DB2
DB2 SQL
Software Debugging
File Systems
Job Control Language (JCL)
Mainframes
Performance Tuning
SQL Stored Procedures
SQL Databases
Virtual Storage Access Methods
Tso/ispf
Software Coding
Data Pipelines

Job description

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL programs for batch and online processing.
  • Write, optimize, and troubleshoot JCL for batch job execution, scheduling, and automation.
  • Develop and maintain DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and performanceoptimized database objects.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Perform impact analysis, code reviews, debugging, and rootcause analysis for production issues.
  • Work closely with QA, business analysts, and crossfunctional teams to ensure highquality deliverables.
  • Support batch cycles, job failures, abends, and performance tuning.
  • Participate in mainframe modernization initiatives, data migration, and integration projects.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational coding standards, security guidelines, and documentation practices.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong handson expertise in COBOL, JCL, and DB2 to support, enhance, and modernize enterprisescale mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working in highvolume batch environments, production support, performance tuning, and complex data processing workflows., * 8+ years of handson experience with:

  • COBOL (Batch & Online)
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • DB2 (SQL, Stored Procedures, Performance Tuning)
  • Strong understanding of VSAM, CICS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF.
  • Experience with file processing, batch scheduling tools (ControlM, CA7, or similar).
  • Ability to analyze complex mainframe systems and optimize performance.
  • Experience with unit testing, debugging tools, and production support.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problemsolving skills.

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