Mainframe Developer/Lead

Avanciers LLC

United States

10 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology JIRA Customer Information Control System (CICS) CLIST COBOL (Programming Language) Code Review Databases IBM DB2 DB2 SQL Software Debugging Distributed Systems

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Job Control Language (JCL) IBM WebSphere MQ Rexx (Programming Language) IBM Information Management System Mainframes SQL Stored Procedures Systems Integration Virtual Storage Access Methods Extensible Markup Language (XML) Z/OS Tso/ispf File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Enterprise Software Applications Mainframe Programming Production Code Maintaining Code Apache Kafka Restful APIs

Job description

Develop, maintain, and support secure, high-quality production code using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS.
Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application issues in production and non-production environments.
Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring issues and improve application stability and operational efficiency.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, estimate user stories, and document development activities in JIRA.
Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, security policies, risk management controls, and development best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, architects, business analysts, and client stakeholders.
Drive development activities independently with minimal supervision.
Support large-scale enterprise applications and mission-critical systems.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in IBM z/OS Mainframe technologies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can independently manage deliverables, interact directly with client stakeholders, and drive development initiatives with minimal oversight. This role requires strong technical expertise across Mainframe development, database technologies, and production support within large enterprise environments.

Mainframe Skills

Experience (10+ years) in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with IBM-Z/OS Mainframe applications
Experience with Mainframe development suite, COBOL, JCL, CICS, MQ, VSAM including both batch and real-time processes.
CICS Main view, REXX, CLIST · Proficient in FTP/NDM/File-Mover, CA-7, IBM Utilities, Intertest, File Aid, TSO/ISPF/SDSF, File Manager, Changeman, SORT
Experience with debug tools like Xpediter
Strong Database design and development skills in IMS DB, DB2, DB2 SQL and Stored Procedures
Experience with IBM WebSphere MQ messaging solution
Exposure to distributed Technologies - Java, Kafka, Rest Web Service, XML, * Experience integrating Mainframe systems with distributed applications.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Prior experience in banking, financial services, insurance, or large enterprise organisations.