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# Mainframe Programmer

- **Company:** Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,536.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, IBM RPG (Programming Language), Mainframes, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Syncsort, Break Fix, Cobra, Mainframe Programming, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f5a55d7ead2d3bc5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or a combination of education, experience, and relevant certifications may be considered
 * 5+ years of software development experience in developing business critical applications; hands-on troubleshooting, and deployment experience required
 * Mainframe development expertise in COBOL, CICS, DLI, VSAM, VSE JCL required
 * Knowledge of RPG II and MS EXCEL preferred
 * Ability to perform detailed analysis for maintenance and enhancement projects in the batch and online environments
 * Detailed and thorough familiarity with unit, functional and regression testing
 * Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
 * Strong written/oral communication and presentation/interpersonal skills
 * Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
 * Excellent customer service focus
 * Familiarity with all aspects of the SDLC, from requirements definition through production support
 * Knowledge of ICCF, DITTO, CA DYNAM, Syncsort, QWS 3270 emulation, Data Domain/Data Library for Mainframe (DLM) a plus
 * Experience with payrolls, benefits, pension, annuity and/or COBRA applications a plus
 * Experience in Distributed Technologies (Nice to have/Willing to learn)

## Description

The Joint Industry Board is seeking an experienced IT professional to develop programs and reports in an IBM mainframe systems environment, perform troubleshooting, validation, and data analysis, in addition to the following:

 * Develop and maintain programs and reports in IBM mainframe VSE system environments to build new features and create new services
 * Perform troubleshooting, system testing validation and data analysis
 * Translate detailed requirements into functional system designs
 * Diagnose and debug software and/or data problems and perform problem resolution
 * Assist with migration and optimization of mainframe applications and data
 * Create secure code and document all programs to facilitate future maintenance by others
 * Follow privacy and confidentiality best practices while dealing with sensitive Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
 * Create or re-create and validate mainframe reports using a combination of programming and/or reporting tools
 * Ensure application documents comply with IT Policies, Procedures, Authorization and Controls prior to promotion to any production environment
 * Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, supervisors, other IT teams, and employees from other departments
 * Perform other duties and special assignments assigned by your supervisor., Other Duties/Special Projects