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# COBOL developer

- **Company:** Stefanini
- **Location:** Reading, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Vim (Text Editor), Job Control Language (JCL), Performance Tuning, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, File-aid, Mainframe Programming
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/350240da-3d2d-4a9e-879a-1dc191d3ac7e

## About the Role

Qualifications:Proficiency in COBOL II, JCL, CICS, and other mainframe programming languages.Experience with VSAM files.Experience with SDF II (COBOL Maps).Experience with CEDF (CICS Debug Utility).Experience with File Manager (FileAid, which we formerly used, is similar).Experience with system-level debugging, performance tuning, and system security.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.Excellent communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.Experience with Easytrieve.Experience with the IBM Debugging Utility.

## Description

This engagement covers custom COBOL code changes (CICS and Batch on an IBM z/OS mainframe) used for manufacturing to support the addition of one VIM furnace and 13 other machines included in our client's expansion project. The COBOL developer will modify the functions described below in an agile fashion, addressing requirements as they are developed over approximately the next 9 to 16 months.


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