Lead Mainframe Developer

Anchor Software is a forward-thinking technology company specializing in enterprise-grade solutions and legacy system optimization. We help organizations maintain and modernize mission-critical mainframe environments while integrating with modern technologies. Our focus is on performance, reliability, and long-term scalability. We’re looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer who can take ownership of complex systems, lead technical direction, and help bridge traditional mainframe infrastructure with modern development practices. Role Overview As a Lead Mainframe Developer, you will be responsible for the architecture, development, and optimization of IBM mainframe systems. You’ll play a key role in both maintaining legacy applications and driving modernization efforts, including integration with distributed systems and newer technologies., * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications.

• Develop and support both batch and online systems (CICS environments).
• Write, modify, and optimize JCL for batch processing and job scheduling.
• Work with VSAM datasets and manage data access strategies.
• Develop and maintain low-level system components using Assembler (HLASM).
• Utilize IBM utilities for system operations, data management, and optimization.
• Integrate mainframe systems with external applications using modern languages like C and C++.
• Troubleshoot system issues, optimize performance, and ensure high availability.
• Mentor developers and enforce coding standards and best practices.

Do you have experience in Team leadership?, * Advanced experience with:

• CICS (Customer Information Control System) *

• TSO/ISPF *

• JCL (Job Control Language) *

• VSAM
• Strong programming experience in:

• Assembler / HLASM *

• C and C++ (especially in mainframe or systems-level integrations)
• Deep understanding of z/OS architecture and environments
• Experience with IBM utilities (DFSORT, IDCAMS, IEBCOPY, etc.)
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and system-level troubleshooting skills
• Proven leadership experience in a mainframe development environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with DB2, IMS, or other mainframe databases
• Familiarity with API enablement or mainframe modernization tools
• Exposure to hybrid architectures (mainframe + cloud/distributed systems)
• Understanding of DevOps practices in legacy environments, * Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible remote work environment
• High-impact role influencing critical systems
• Opportunity to modernize and innovate within a stable infrastructure
• Collaborative and efficient team environment

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

At Anchor Software, you’ll do more than maintain legacy systems-you’ll evolve them. We’re building a bridge between traditional mainframe reliability and modern software development, and this role is at the center of that transformation.