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# Mainframe developer

- **Company:** Class Valuation, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, Customer Information Control System (CICS), CLIST, COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, DB2 SQL, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM WebSphere MQ, Rexx (Programming Language), IBM Information Management System, Mainframes, SQL Stored Procedures, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Tso/ispf, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Mainframe Programming, Production Code, Maintaining Code, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a681bfdf-1706-4d34-9fe5-e539e8512918

## About the Role

Looking for someone who can self-run, engage with the client and is proactive. Client interview roles so need someone experienced and well rounded.

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, Change man, 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, · Ability to work independently without intensive oversight

· Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals

## Description

· Develops secure high-quality production code using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2 and CICS, and reviews and debugs code written by others.

· Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems


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