Mainframe Developer

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Chicago, IL, United States
17 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $96,665.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology COBOL (Programming Language) Code Review IBM DB2 Software Debugging Job Control Language (JCL) IBM Mainframe Mainframes Performance Tuning SAS (Software) Diagnostic Tools Software Coding

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design, develop, maintain, and enhance applications on the IBM Mainframe z/OS platform. The role requires strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and SAS, along with hands-on experience using key mainframe utilities and diagnostic tools., * Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and SAS

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions
  • Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning using tools such as Fault Analyzer and File Manager
  • Manage and maintain source code using PANVALET and related utilities
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and best practices

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and SAS
  • Ability to read and analyze SAS programs
  • Proficiency with mainframe utilities and tools including PANVALET, Fault Analyzer, and File Manager
  • Solid understanding of batch and online processing in mainframe environments
  • Experience working on IBM Mainframe z/OS operating systems
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot issues efficiently
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, * Experience in mid-scale enterprise environments
  • Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization for DB2 and SAS applications
  • Familiarity with Agile or hybrid development methodologies
  • Exposure to modernization or migration initiatives

Operating Environment

  • Operating System: IBM Mainframe z/OS
  • Development & Diagnostic Tools: PANVALET, DB2 Platinum, QMF, Fault Analyzer, File Manager
  • Core Technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, SAS

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