Mainframe Developer

VYSOFT SOLUTIONS INC

New York, United States

8 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Batch Processing Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Static Program Analysis IBM DB2 Software Debugging Distributed Systems Job Control Language (JCL) Job Scheduling Mainframes Reverse Engineering

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Virtual Storage Access Methods Transaction Processing (Computing) Maintaining Code Code Restructuring Legacy Systems Control M

Job description

Perform code screening, analysis, and scraping of existing mainframe applications to identify dependencies, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL-based applications Develop and manage JCL jobs, including batch processing and scheduling workflows Work with CCS / Control-M / enterprise scheduling systems for job automation and monitoring Analyze legacy code and contribute to modernization strategies Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration with distributed systems or APIs Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes Ensure adherence to coding standards, performance guidelines, and security practices Document technical specifications, code changes, and system workflows Support QA/UAT cycles and deployment activities

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Mainframe development Strong hands-on experience with: COBOL JCL (Job Control Language) Mainframe utilities (VSAM, DB2, CICS - as applicable) Experience with CCS / Control-M / similar job scheduling tools Experience with DB2, CICS transaction processing Proven experience in code analysis, reverse engineering, and refactoring legacy systems Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Familiarity with batch processing and high-volume transaction systems Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment