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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** Diverse Lynx LLC
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,520.0 - $99,840.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Lynx, Mainframes, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Enterprise Software Applications, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us88fff3f0297833f7cf82fc56d3949ca8/eaa

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, and DB2 to design, develop, test, debug, maintain, and enhance complex enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of hands-on mainframe development experience and strong knowledge of CICS, VSAM, Endevor, CA7, TSO, and related mainframe tools.
The candidate should be comfortable working on large transaction-based systems, collaborating across technical and business teams, providing technical guidance, and driving application improvements throughout the software development lifecycle.
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
10-15 years of experience with COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
7+ years of experience developing and implementing enterprise applications.
Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
Strong DB2 database knowledge.
Experience with CICS and VSAM development.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Experience working with large transaction-based systems.
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile development methodologies.
Experience with implementation and release management activities.
Experience writing technical designs and documenting technical functions.
Strong understanding of unit, system, and functional testing methodologies.
Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

## Description

Modernize and direct engineering efforts for the Transactions/Payments domain from enterprise integration services. This domain consists of modern & efficient transaction enabling …

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