Mainframe Systems Programmer

Crossfire Consulting Corp
New York, NY, United States
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Batch Processing Big Data COBOL (Programming Language) Document Management Systems Job Control Language (JCL) Mainframes Software Engineering Systems Integration Enterprise Data Management Kronos Data Server Interface People Soft

Job description

  • Maintain and enhance legacy mainframe applications supporting critical management systems.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot batch jobs, interfaces, workflows, and production issues.
  • Develop and support COBOL programs and JCL processes.
  • Load and validate crew schedules while ensuring operational continuity.
  • Manage integrations with Kronos, PeopleSoft, enterprise data lakes, and downstream reporting platforms.
  • Develop operational, business, and regulatory reports.
  • Lead the migration of historical data to a modern replacement platform.
  • Validate migrated data for accuracy, completeness, and operational readiness.
  • Document system processes, integrations, and workflows while providing knowledge transfer.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of application development experience, preferably in mainframe or legacy enterprise environments.
  • 6+ years of hands-on COBOL and JCL experience.
  • Strong knowledge of batch processing, data interfaces, system integrations, and production support.
  • Proven ability to resolve complex, time-sensitive issues in mission-critical systems.
  • Experience developing operational or regulatory reports.
  • Strong collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Mainframe Systems Programmer Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with large-scale data migration or application modernization.
  • Transportation, logistics, or crew management systems experience.
  • Familiarity with Kronos, PeopleSoft, or similar enterprise platforms.
  • Knowledge of FRA Hours of Service or other regulated reporting requirements.

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