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# COBOL/Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Data Processing, Tso/ispf, OFSAA (Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications) Analytical Tools Suite, File-aid, Easytrieve
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a7d9e048-9dfa-4772-ac80-654ef3e40d18

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe / COBOL Developer to support financial data projects. The ideal candidate will possess experience in COBOL programming, JCL, and DB2 within mainframe environments. This role involves collaboration with business partners and technical teams to implement logic changes and ensure data accuracy for financial reporting., Experience: 3+ years of experience in COBOL development and mainframe systems.

Technical Skills: A proficiency in COBOL, JCL, Easytrieve, VSAM, DB2, File-AID, TSO/ISPF, Abend-AID, Changeman, and mainframe scheduling tools is required. The ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA).
 * Experience with ZEKE/ZENA scheduling tools.
 * Industry experience in finance.
 * Experience with financial data structures, financial, and regulatory reporting.

## Description

* Develop, test, maintain, and optimize COBOL programs and JCL scripts for data processing and reporting.
 * Write and manage JCL scripts for batch job execution.
 * Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
 * Collaborate with business partners and technical teams to implement logic changes and ensure data accuracy to support financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
 * Work with analysts, QA, and other developers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
 * Execute testing cycles and assist in troubleshooting and performance tuning.
 * Document code changes and create technical documentation.
 * Participate in code reviews and adhere to development standards.
 * Support production deployments and incident resolution.


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