> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1501439-mainframe-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1501439-mainframe-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** CYNET SYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Exstream, System Integration Testing, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Information Technology, Control M
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9515ca43ef48aeddbbf38dea643dbd25

## About the Role

* Strong experience in MText / MetaText document composition tool.
 * Hands-on with COBOL.
 * Hands-on with JCL.
 * Hands-on with DB2.
 * CICS (optional but preferred).
 * Good understanding of mainframe file structures (VSAM, flat files).
 * Batch processing and scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M).
 * Debugging and problem-solving skills on mainframe., * Strong analytical thinking.
 * Attention to detail (especially in document formatting).
 * Communication & collaboration skills.

Education and Experience:

 * Typically 3 to 8 years in Mainframe development.
 * At least 1 to 2 years hands-on MText experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field.

## Description

* Develop and maintain MText (MetaText) templates for document generation (letters, statements, notices).
 * Work on mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
 * Analyze business requirements and translate them into MText layouts and logic.
 * Debug and resolve production issues related to document formatting and generation.
 * Perform unit testing and support system integration testing (SIT) and UAT.
 * Optimize batch processing jobs for efficiency.
 * Collaborate with business analysts and QA teams.

Nice to Have:

 * Experience with document composition tools (e.g., SmartCOMM, Exstream, etc.).
 * Knowledge of banking/insurance domain.
 * Exposure to Agile methodologies.


## Related Videos

- [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option)
- [Brewing Tea over the Internet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/697-brewing-tea-over-the-internet)
- [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization)
- [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob)
- [Business Strategies for Scaling European Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1694-business-strategies-for-scaling-european-tech)
- [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network)

## Related Articles

- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Modern Java Text Blocks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/43-modern-java-text-blocks)
- [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for)
- [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview)
- [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma)
- [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)