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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** CGI Group
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,800.0 - $176,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Software Maintenance, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=acf85ec8d0c819b8

## About the Role

5+ years of experience supporting and maintaining mainframe applications

Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM

Experience working in large, distributed teams supporting multiple applications

Experience collaborating with offshore teams in a global delivery model

Familiarity with mainframe debugging tools and troubleshooting techniques

Knowledge of software development lifecycle and maintenance processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and exercise good judgment

Experience documenting systems, processes, and technical solutions

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Desired qualifications
Experience with Assembler and EZtrieve

Experience with Endevor or similar source control tools

Prior experience in enterprise or consulting environments, * COBOL

 * DB2
 * EZTrieve
 * JCL
 * VSAM

## Description

CGI is seeking a driven and experienced Mainframe Developer to join our team supporting enterprise clients in Salt Lake City, UT.

In this career opportunity, you will work as a full-time consultant delivering solutions that address complex business and technical challenges across large-scale systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the ongoing stability, enhancement, and modernization of mission-critical applications.

This position is located onsite at the client site in Salt Lake City, UT.

You will play a key role in supporting and evolving core mainframe systems while partnering with distributed teams in a fast-paced environment., Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to design and deliver scalable solutions

Analyze requirements and recommend technical approaches aligned to business objectives

Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM

Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to secure coding and development standards

Create and maintain technical documentation, including user guides and operational procedures

Support application maintenance, enhancements, and production stability across multiple systems

Provide on-call support and troubleshoot production issues

Coordinate activities and deliverables with offshore development teams

Serve as a subject matter expert for supported applications across multiple initiatives

Manage application releases, support audits, and resolve user-reported issues

Mentor junior developers and provide knowledge transfer across the team

Debug and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner


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