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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** VBEYOND CORP
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM WebSphere MQ, Rexx (Programming Language), Mainframes, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Data Storage Management, File-aid, Information Technology, Toad (Software), Easytrieve, Apache Kafka, Control M
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/572db2e1-413e-4053-b4b0-0ffb0309c3ea

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
 * 08+ years of experience in mainframe technologies COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues (IBM MQ, Kafka), CICS, Easytrieve, Datacom, SORT utilities.
 * 07+ years in scheduling tools such as Control-M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Startool, TOAD, and SPUFI.
 * Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Datacom and Control-M.
 * Prefer to have REXX and BlueZone experience.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

## Description

* Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing our mainframe systems.
 * Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
 * Manage and optimize databases using DB2 and Datacom.
 * Create and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts for batch processing.
 * Utilize Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) for data storage and retrieval.
 * Schedule and automate jobs using Control-M.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve mainframe application issues.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.


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