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# Mainframe IMS DB Developer

- **Company:** Synapse Tech Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, IBM DB2, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM WebSphere MQ, IBM Information Management System, Mainframes, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Maintaining Code, Apache Kafka, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/51829e42-5402-4cfa-a234-4e0975a972ac

## About the Role

Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Proficient in coding in one or more languages.
Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages.
Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Hands on experience in IBM-Z/OS COBOL, CICS,IMS DB/DC, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CA7, Changeman/Endeavor Mainframe application development suits and IBM WebSphere MQ messaging solution.
Experience in creating API using zO/S connect & Kafka integration is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge and work experience on AWS is a plus.



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