Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2)

Purple Drive Technologies LLC
Columbus, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Columbus, United States of America

Tech stack

API
Agile Methodologies
Application Performance Management
Unit Testing
Batch Processing
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
COBOL
Code Review
Data Integration
Data Security
IBM DB2
Distributed Systems
Job Control Language (JCL)
IBM Mainframe
IBM WebSphere MQ
Mainframes
Online Transaction Processing
Performance Tuning
Software Maintenance
Systems Development Life Cycle
Release Management
Standard Sql
Software Engineering
SQL Stored Procedures
SQL Databases
System Testing
Systems Integration
Virtual Storage Access Methods
Z/OS
Enterprise Software Applications
Database Optimization
Software Version Control
Control M

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies to develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS, and batch processing, along with a solid background in production support, performance tuning, and system integration., * Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and IMS

  • Develop and support batch and online transaction processing (OLTP) applications
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Develop and optimize DB2 queries, SQL programs, and stored procedures
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes
  • Support application enhancements, maintenance, and platform upgrades
  • Manage and monitor batch jobs using CA-7, Control-M, or equivalent scheduling tools
  • Develop interfaces between mainframe and distributed systems using IBM MQ and APIs
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production release activities
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Prepare technical documentation and support ongoing production operations, Job Title: Mainframe Developer Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite) Duration: Contract Job Description: Expert knowledge on CICS along with hands on experience. Average knowledge …
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Requirements

Mainframe Development

  • 9+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe application development

  • Strong expertise in:

  • COBOL

  • JCL

  • CICS

  • DB2

  • VSAM

  • IMS (DB/DC)

  • Experience developing:

  • Batch Processing Applications

  • Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) Systems

Database & Integration

  • Strong SQL and DB2 programming skills

  • Experience with:

  • Stored Procedures

  • Database Performance Tuning

  • Data Access Programs

  • Experience integrating mainframe applications using:

  • IBM MQ

  • APIs

  • Distributed Systems

Production Support

  • Experience in:

  • Production Support

  • Incident Management

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Performance Optimization

  • Application Maintenance

  • System Upgrades

Scheduling & Tools

  • Experience with enterprise schedulers:

  • CA-7

  • Control-M

  • Equivalent Scheduling Tools

  • Familiarity with source control, deployment, and release management processes

SDLC & Methodologies

  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • SDLC Best Practices
  • Code Reviews
  • Unit Testing
  • System Testing, * Experience with IBM z/OS environments
  • Knowledge of mainframe modernization initiatives
  • Experience in banking, insurance, healthcare, or other large enterprise environments
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

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