Mainframe Developer

Everforth Apex
Dallas, TX, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) IBM DB2 DB2 SQL Job Control Language (JCL) IBM WebSphere MQ Job Scheduling Mainframes Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Systems Development Life Cycle
+2 more
Release Management SQL Stored Procedures

Job description

  • Develop and maintain COBOL programs for batch and online processing in CICS regions.
  • Design and optimize DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, and ensure compliance with DB2 standards and performance tuning guidelines.
  • Implement IBM MQ messaging solutions for inter-system communication, ensuring secure and reliable message delivery.
  • Perform JCL scripting for job scheduling and execution; troubleshoot abends and optimize batch performance.
  • Ensure alignment to SDLC and release management processes, including change package creation and migration to production environments.
  • Collaborate in Agile squads, provide estimates, participate in sprint planning, and deliver incremental value.
  • Support production environments, including incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution.

Requirements

Experience: 5-7 years of experience in mainframe development.

Technical Skills: Mainframe COBOL, Batch JCL, CICS, DB2, and MQ., * Familiarity in using an enterprise job scheduler.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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