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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** Login Consulting Services Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Configuration Management, COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Information Technology Consulting, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Integrity, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Software Maintenance, Release Management, Server Administration, Software Systems, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Mainframe Programming, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Easytrieve, Software Version Control, Control M
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/mainframe-programmer-fairfax-va--1cc7f9cf-9f87-4fd5-b550-281ea2f08e06

## About the Role

production support, audits, and release activities . Investigate, debug, and resolve production issues while implementing long term corrective solutions . Mentor junior developers through knowledge sharing, cross training, and technical coaching . Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives . Provide on call production support as needed to ensure the availability and reliability of mission critical applications Required qualifications to be successful in this role What you'll bring: We're looking for a collaborative problem solver who enjoys working in complex enterprise environments and takes pride in delivering reliable, high quality software solutions. . Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience) . 5+ years of experience designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise
mainframe applications . Strong hands on experience with: COBOL JCL CICS DB2 VSAM . Experience supporting enterprise batch processing, production support, troubleshooting, and application maintenance . Experience working with source control and deployment tools such as Endevor . Experience with Control M scheduling, batch workflow management, and production job monitoring . Experience using Easytrieve (EZtrieve) and other enterprise mainframe utilities is preferred . Experience with mainframe debugging and performance analysis tools . Proven ability to support multiple applications while working within large, cross functional teams . Experience collaborating with offshore development and support teams . Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills . Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders . Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions,
prioritize competing work, and deliver high quality solutions in fast paced enterprise environments . Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives

Skills:
Advantage CA-Easytrieve, Agile Programming Methodologies, AllFusion Endevor Change Manager, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Support, Change Management, Cobol Programming Language, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Debugging Skills, Enterprise Applications, Environmental Issues, Establish Priorities, High Reliability Software, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, JCL (Job Control Language), Knowledge Base, Mainframe Computer, Mentoring, Offshoring, On Call, Operational Improvement, Operations, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production
Support, Production Systems, Quality Assurance, Release Management/Engineering, Software Administration, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Sustainability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Writing Skills

## Description

opportunity to expand your technical expertise, collaborate with high performing teams, and contribute to meaningful projects at one of the world's leading IT and business consulting firms. Your future duties and responsibilities How you'll make an impact: You will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, reliability, and continuous enhancement of enterprise applications supporting business critical operations. . Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and related technologies . Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and development teams to deliver scalable, high quality software solutions that meet evolving business needs . Research, analyze, and recommend technical solutions, enhancements, and best practices to improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability. . Provide technical support for mainframe applications by troubleshooting application, batch
processing, database, and testing environment issues . Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, user guides, and knowledge base articles to support long term application sustainability . Manage and maintain non production environments, including environment refreshes, deployments, configuration updates, and post migration validation activities . Monitor and support Control M batch processing workflows to ensure reliable job execution, scheduling accuracy, and operational efficiency . Partner with release management, change management, QA, infrastructure, and offshore development teams to coordinate deployments, environment readiness, and production implementations . Support data integrity, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve operational processes and system performance . Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for supported applications, providing guidance during enhancements


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