Mainframe Developer

Linq Global Group, LLC
Indianapolis, IN, United States
2 months ago

Role details

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

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Agile Methodology Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Databases Data Integrity IBM DB2 Software Debugging Job Control Language (JCL) IBM Mainframe Rexx (Programming Language) Systems Analysis
+10 more
Mainframes Performance Tuning Software Engineering SQL Stored Procedures Virtual Storage Access Methods Data Storage Management Enterprise Software Applications Reliability of Systems Information Technology Easytrieve

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications on IBM mainframe systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS, with the ability to analyze business requirements, deliver efficient code, and ensure system reliability. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical applications., * Develop COBOL programs for batch and online processing.

  • Write and optimize JCL to execute jobs and manage workflows.
  • Design and maintain VSAM files for data storage and retrieval.
  • Work with DB2 databases to create queries, stored procedures, and ensure data integrity.
  • Develop and support CICS transactions for online applications.
  • Perform system analysis, debugging, and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with coding standards, documentation, and testing practices.
  • Provide production support and resolve application issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

Do you have experience in System tuning?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

  • 3-5 years of experience in mainframe application development.
  • Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS.
  • Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and production support.
  • Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and agile practices.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with mainframe modernization projects.
  • Familiarity with Rexx, Easytrieve, or other mainframe utilities.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on indeed.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

3:04 min

Database evolution and the funding behind vector databases

Erik Bamberg · LIVE

3:48 min

Modernizing massive legacy mainframe and IBM i codebases

Maximilian Jesch Maximilian Jesch · WWC Europe 2026

4:01 min

Managing application isolation via pluggable database models

Wei Hu Wei Hu · WWC 2022

4:40 min

Analyzing COBOL mainframe migration challenges with AI

Michael Friedrich Michael Friedrich · WWC Europe 2026

3:42 min

Comparing centralized mainframe history to modern cloud architectures

Gerta Sheganaku +1 · WWC 2023

1:52 min

Evolution of distributed SQL database management systems

Akmal Chaudhri Akmal Chaudhri · LIVE

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all