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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** Infinite Computer Solutions (ICS)
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Code Generation, Data Stores, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), Job Scheduling, Mainframes, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, System Testing, Test Case, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, GitHub Copilot
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d6f1968d-d621-43b2-a8d2-f239d787f41d

## About the Role

* 10+ years of hands-on mainframe application development experience (flexible for strong candidates).
 * Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
 * Experience with CICS and/or IMS.
 * Experience developing and supporting both batch and online applications.
 * Familiarity with mainframe development and debugging tools, such as Expeditor, Intertest, Endeavor, or Changeman.
 * Experience working in production support environments.
 * Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently with minimal ramp up.
 * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)., * Financial services or other regulated industry experience.
 * Strong testing background (functional, system, and UAT).
 * Experience in Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments.
 * Exposure to modernization efforts or integration with web / distributed technologies.
 * Experience using AI tools to support code generation, documentation, test case creation, testing acceleration, and developer productivity.
 * Familiarity with AI-enabled and modernization tools such as Zowe, GitHub Copilot, and IBM Watsonx.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. citizen security clearance, if required for client or federal program support.

## Description

Thoriva, an Infinite Company, is seeking a Senior Mainframe Application Developer to support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise mainframe systems supporting mission-critical business operations. This role involves hands-on development across both batch and online mainframe applications, as well as participation in testing, production support, and modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with IBM z/OS environments, strong COBOL development skills, and a solid understanding of mainframe data stores and transaction processing systems., As Senior Mainframe Application Developer, you will bring IBM z/OS expertise to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade mainframe applications for mission-critical programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to modernization efforts. Applying AI-enabled tools where applicable to accelerate delivery and documentation., * Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.

 * Develop and support batch and online programs (CICS).
 * Write and maintain JCL, manage job scheduling, and support batch cycles.
 * Develop and maintain integrations with DB2, VSAM, and other mainframe data sources.
 * Perform unit testing, system testing, and UAT support.
 * Troubleshoot production issues and provide production support.
 * Participate in requirements analysis and translate business needs into technical solutions.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analysts, testers, and infrastructure teams.
 * Follow established SDLC, change management, and release processes.
 * Support documentation, knowledge transfer, system modernization initiatives, and continuous improvement as applicable.