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# Mainframe Lead

- **Company:** Sensiple Inc.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Virtual Storage Access Methods
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bfddf3d1-4f3e-482a-9fc9-a518a25794cc

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in Mainframe technologies
 * Strong understanding of Mainframe Modernization and Legacy Migration
 * Hands-on experience with mandatory Mainframe technologies:

 * CICS
 * VSAM
 * COBOL
 * JCL
 * DB2
 * MQ
 * Zeke
 * Changeman

Experience in building and managing team composition for migration projects

Strong troubleshooting and triaging skills for production issues using Mainframe tools

Knowledge of Java and distributed solutions is a strong plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across the organization

Understanding and experience of Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC)

Experience in preparing Business Requirements Specification (BRS) documentation

Experience working in an Agile environment



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