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# Sr Mainframe Developer (W2 TX)

- **Company:** Pacific Consultancy Services
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/566d154d-c536-43f8-a706-658bbe504f43

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
 * X+ years of experience in mainframe application development.
 * Strong hands-on experience with:
 + COBOL
 + JCL
 + DB2
 + VSAM
 + CICS (if applicable)
 + Endeavor / Changeman (or any version control tool)
 * Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain mainframe-based applications.
 * Analyze system requirements and existing business processes.
 * Write efficient and optimized COBOL/JCL/DB2 programs.
 * Conduct system testing and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
 * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
 * Collaborate with other developers, business analysts, and QA teams.
 * Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
 * Provide on-call support as required.