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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** Robotics Technologies LLC
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, Data Integrity, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Information Management System, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Z/OS, Transaction Processing (Computing)
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=af2f03ce8ae54a36

## About the Role

* 10+ years of mainframe development experience.
 * Strong proficiency in COBOL programming.
 * In-depth knowledge of IBM z/OS.
 * Mandatory hands-on experience with IMS/DB.
 * Experience with IMS/DC concepts and transaction processing.
 * Strong knowledge of CICS functionalities and programming interfaces.
 * Ability to write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing.
 * Understanding of mainframe data set management and security.
 * Must be available to work onsite five days a week in Jersey City, NJ.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

 * Banking or financial services domain experience.
 * Experience supporting enterprise-scale mainframe applications.
 * Knowledge of mainframe production support and troubleshooting.

GOOD TO HAVE:

 * Exposure to mainframe system administration.
 * Experience working with large enterprise technology teams.
 * Familiarity with mainframe application maintenance and performance optimization.

## Description

Seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in COBOL, IMS/DB, IMS/DC, and CICS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in IBM z/OS environments, batch processing, JCL, and mainframe transaction processing. The role requires the ability to develop, maintain, and support enterprise mainframe applications within a banking environment., * Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL.

 * Work with IMS database technologies, including IMS/DB and IMS/DC.
 * Develop and support CICS-based transaction processing applications.
 * Write, execute, and maintain JCL scripts for batch processing.
 * Work in IBM z/OS environments and troubleshoot application issues.
 * Support mainframe data set management and basic system administration activities.
 * Ensure application reliability, performance, and data integrity.
 * Collaborate with development, testing, and production support teams.
 * Follow established mainframe development standards and operational procedures.