Mainframe Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Developer with strong hands-on coding expertise to join a team of performance-driven professionals focused on building and supporting enterprise applications. This role requires a deep understanding of mainframe technologies, software development best practices, and problem-solving capabilities.

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

• Coding proficiency
• Problem-solving abilities
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience

The selection process includes technical assessments and onsite interviews. Candidates advancing in the hiring process will be required to attend an onsite interview.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes and application requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide support for existing products and services.
• Collaborate with software development teams to implement new projects and enhancements.
• Perform analysis, programming, testing, and debugging activities.
• Assist with business requirements gathering, application design, system architecture, and development efforts.
• Maintain and enhance legacy applications developed in Micro Focus COBOL, COBOL, and CICS that interact with enterprise information systems.
• Develop, test, and maintain solutions across front-end, middle-tier, and back-end environments.
• Apply software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices throughout project execution.
• Evaluate potential solutions by assessing costs, benefits, and technical considerations.
• Adhere to established standards, methodologies, processes, and development guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technical Degree in Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 5+ years of software development experience.
• Most recent experience within the last year developing applications in COBOL.
• Strong hands-on development experience with COBOL and CICS (required).
• Experience with SQL and DB2, including:
• Writing queries in QMF
• Accessing DB2 through application programs
• Creating and managing database tables
• Experience with JCL (Job Control Language) and job scheduling.
• Experience working with IBM Mainframe (z/OS) environments.
• Experience using TSO.
• Knowledge of all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Visual Studio for source control.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Required Technical Skills

• COBOL
• CICS
• IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• Job Scheduling
• TSO
• SQL
• DB2
• QMF
• XPEDITER
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Visual Studio Source Control

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing in Micro Focus COBOL, including App Master Builder and Native COBOL.
• Experience with application development in highway inventory systems.
• Experience with SQL Server 2012 and later versions.
• Experience designing and building secure ASP.NET applications.
• Experience programming in C# in addition to COBOL.
• Experience with Web Services and Windows Services.
• Experience creating and maintaining SSRS reports.
• Two or more years of experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience with mainframe modernization or migration initiatives, including re-hosting or re-platforming projects.