Mainframe Systems Programer

• Design, develop, and execute data extraction processes from IMS databases and legacy mainframe data sources.
• Create, modify, and support JCL required for data extracts, file transfers, conversion processing, and migration testing.
• Analyze existing mainframe applications, databases, files, and batch processing workflows to support migration activities.
• Perform COBOL program analysis and code modifications to support data extraction, transformation, validation, and reconciliation requirements.
• Review and update FTP/SFTP processes to support secure transmission of migration files between source and target environments.
• Utilize IMS utilities and BMC Utilities for IMS to unload, extract, validate, and reconcile database content.
• Develop and execute data validation and reconciliation procedures to ensure data integrity throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Support file mapping, field-level transformation logic, and data conversion specifications.
• Troubleshoot batch failures, abends, data discrepancies, and performance issues related to migration processing.
• Collaborate with database administrators, architects, business analysts, and project teams to define migration requirements and resolve technical challenges.
• Create technical documentation, migration runbooks, implementation procedures, and production support documentation.
• Participate in migration testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and production implementation activities.
• Provide production support during migration cutover and post-implementation stabilization periods.
• Identify opportunities for automation using CLIST, REXX, File-AID, and other mainframe utilities.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise change management, security, and audit requirements.

• 10+ years of Mainframe Development experience.
• Expert-level COBOL programming experience.
• Strong JCL development and troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive IMS Database experience.
• Experience with BMC Utilities for IMS.
• Experience developing large-scale data extracts and conversion processes.
• Strong understanding of FTP/SFTP file transfer methodologies.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise data migration or modernization initiatives.
• Experience performing data analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with File-AID.
• Experience with EZtrieve.
• Experience with CLIST and REXX automation.
• Prior experience with legacy modernization or cloud migration projects.
• Experience supporting financial services, insurance, healthcare, or government mainframe environments.

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Mainframe Systems Programmer for our premier client in Hartford, Connecticut., V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks. As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you're eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.