Mainframe Developer

Precision Inc.
Texas City, TX, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$90,524.0 - $109,018.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Confluence JIRA Unit Testing Customer Information Control System (CICS) Cloud Computing COBOL (Programming Language) Databases IBM DB2 Software Debugging File Systems Middleware
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Entry Sequenced Data Set Job Control Language (JCL) IBM WebSphere MQ Tivoli Management Framework Mainframes Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology SQL Stored Procedures SQL Databases System Testing Virtual Storage Access Methods Web Services Data Processing Mainframe Programming Integration Tests Servicenow Control M

Job description

  • Act as a core contributor in the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Mainframe applications.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust Mainframe-based solutions.
  • Develop, enhance, and support Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
  • Work extensively with batch and online processing systems to ensure high performance and reliability.
  • Design, develop, and maintain DB2 databases, including writing optimized SQL queries and stored procedures.
  • Handle file processing using VSAM (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS) and sequential files.
  • Develop and maintain JCL jobs, scheduling, job control, and production support.
  • Integrate Mainframe systems with distributed platforms using MQ Series, Web Services, APIs, or Middleware tools.
  • Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Perform unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability and minimal downtime.
  • Participate in application modernization initiatives, including Mainframe migration or integration with cloud-based systems.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security, audit, and regulatory standards.
  • Document technical designs, programs, and operational procedures following industry best practices.
  • Stay current with Mainframe technologies, tools, and modernization trends., * If you’re passionate about building and supporting mission-critical Mainframe systems, this role is built for you.
  • Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering secure, high-performance, and business-critical enterprise systems for leading organizations.
  • Join us to work on long-term projects, collaborate with experienced Mainframe professionals, and grow your career in both traditional and modernized Mainframe ecosystems.

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of hands-on experience as a Mainframe Developer
  • Strong expertise in COBOL (Batch & Online), JCL, CICS, and DB2
  • Solid experience with VSAM files, file handling, and data processing
  • Experience working with batch scheduling tools such as CA-7, Control-M, or Tivoli
  • Proficiency in SQL and performance tuning in DB2 environments
  • Experience with Mainframe integration technologies such as MQ Series, Web Services, or APIs
  • Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum environments and tools like JIRA, Confluence, or ServiceNow
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Prior experience working with US-based clients or large enterprise Mainframe applications is highly preferred
  • Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI) domain is a strong plus

Benefits & conditions

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $90,523.64 - $109,017.72 per year

About the company

  • Precision Technologies Corp (PTC) is a leading E-Verified IT and Business Consulting firm headquartered in New Jersey, recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for rapid growth.
  • With 14+ years of excellence, PTC delivers consulting and digital transformation solutions across Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), Healthcare, Retail, and Technology sectors.
  • Our core expertise includes Application Development (.NET, Java & Mainframe), Cloud Platforms, Data Engineering, AI/ML, DevOps, and Enterprise Solutions.
  • We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and diversity - empowering professionals to build scalable, future-ready digital solutions.

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