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# Mainframe Applications Engineer

- **Company:** The Joule
- **Location:** Greenbelt, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Computer Programming, IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), Systems Development Life Cycle, Exstream, Software Engineering, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Mainframe Programming, OpenText
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8e44a433-d481-4e78-bd65-1fa048fedafb

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience with IMF tax processing and Masterfile processing
 * 10+ years of expertise in ALC, JCL, COBOL, C, C++, Java development and O&M
 * Extensive experience with JCL, COBOL, C/C++, Java, CICS, DB2, ALC programming, and modernization support
 * 5+ years of experience with OpenText Exstream (or equivalent) including DM/Live Editor and scripting
 * Strong knowledge of XML/XSLT, Jira, and Agile methodologies
 * Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in complex environments

## Description

* Develop and maintain Mainframe applications with expertise in IMF tax processing and Masterfile processing
 * Utilize TDOL domain expertise to support application development and modernization efforts
 * Perform programming and operational maintenance using ALC, JCL, COBOL, C, C++, Java, and CICS
 * Lead testing and transmittals, including test planning, execution, and documentation using ALC, JCL, COBOL, C/C++, DB2, and Java
 * Participate in SDLC activities, including requirements gathering, documentation, and requirements analysis using OneSDLC and ELC/OneSDLC artifacts
 * Provide troubleshooting and support for complex Mainframe applications in an Agile environment


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