Application Programmer - Mainframe Systems

Epitec, Inc.

Cerritos, CA, United States

about 1 month ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Compensation

$156,000.0 - $166,400.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

HTML Adaptable Database Systems Applications Architecture Business Software Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Cyber Security Computer Programming Databases Data Integration IBM DB2 Software Debugging

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Electronic Data Processing Endevor Job Control Language (JCL) IBM Websphere Application Server IBM Information Management System Mainframes SAS (Software) Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Software Systems SQL Databases Virtual Storage Access Methods Z/OS Transaction Processing (Computing) Enterprise Software Applications Reliability of Systems Mainframe Programming Information Technology

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Programmer - Mainframe Systems to support the development, maintenance, enhancement, and implementation of complex enterprise applications in a large-scale mainframe environment. This role will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting critical business applications while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, test, implement, and support complex mainframe applications.
Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Develop and maintain application architecture, program specifications, and technical documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while ensuring system reliability and performance.
Perform coding, debugging, testing, and implementation of new and existing software solutions.
Support database integrations, transaction processing, and enterprise application functionality.
Evaluate and recommend improvements to application design, processes, and technologies.
Ensure compliance with information security policies and best practices.
Collaborate with technical teams and business users throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in electronic data processing systems design and programming.
7+ years of hands-on experience with IMS, DB2, COBOL, and CICS programming in a mainframe environment.
Strong experience with:
COBOL
IMS/DB/DC
DB2/SQL
CICS
JCL
MVS TSO/ISPF
VSAM
CA Endevor
IBM z/OS
Experience with database technologies including DB2, IMS, ADABAS, and FOCUS.
Knowledge of systems design, software development methodologies, testing, implementation, and support.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Natural/SuperNatural
Assembler
SAS
CA Gen (CoolGen)
IBM WebSphere
IBM OPTIM
File Manager
SPUFI
ICEMAN/ICETOOLS
EntireX
HTML
ASP
Cloverleaf

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis., * Must possess strong experience supporting and maintaining enterprise-level mainframe systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex technical environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Mainframe Developer with expertise in COBOL, IMS, DB2, CICS, JCL, and z/OS who is looking to contribute to critical enterprise applications in a highly visible and impactful role.

Benefits & conditions

Work Environment

Initially onsite Monday through Friday.
Opportunity for limited telework (up to 2 days per week) based on project requirements after onboarding.
Standard business hours.