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# Mainframe IMS & CICS Developer

- **Company:** CENTSTONE PARKS, LLC
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Information Management System, Integrated Development Environments, Mainframes, System Integration Testing, Z/OS, Transaction Processing (Computing), Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us2f8ca003e65b3d1a6170798a6ec8e91b

## About the Role

10+ years of Mainframe Development experience.
Strong expertise in COBOL, IMS/DB, IMS/DC, CICS, JCL, and z/OS.
Experience with batch processing, production support, and mainframe transaction processing.
Knowledge of data set management and basic mainframe system administration.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Position Highlights
Employment Type: Contract
Work Location: 100% Onsite Wilmington, DE
Schedule: Monday Friday
Domain: Enterprise Mainframe Development
Development Environment: COBOL, IMS/DB, IMS/DC, CICS, JCL, z/OS
Methodology: Agile
Must-Have Skills: IMS/DB, CICS, COBOL, JCL
If you're an experienced Mainframe IMS & CICS Developer looking for a challenging onsite contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe IMS & CICS Developer to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with COBOL, IMS/DB, CICS, JCL, and z/OS, and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise mainframe applications while ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and operational excellence. Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, IMS/DB, and CICS.
Create, maintain, and support JCL for batch processing, production jobs, and system operations.
Analyze business requirements and develop scalable technical solutions for enterprise applications.
Perform unit testing, system integration testing, troubleshoot production issues, and provide ongoing application support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment while optimizing application performance and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. Requirements


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