Mainframe Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe Developer with strong skills in COBOL, JCL, and DB2 to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of mission-critical applications.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting mainframe systems to ensure they meet business needs effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze system requests and perform system development and support for mainframe-based applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to deliver enhancements and reporting solutions for end users.
• Write, test, and debug COBOL programs and reports following established best practices.
• Develop and maintain JCL scripts for batch processing and job scheduling.
• Design, develop, and manage DB2 databases for application data requirements.
• Create and execute test plans to validate application functionality and quality.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the design of technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in mainframe development.
• Hands-on expertise in COBOL, JCL, TSO, IBM DFSORT, Endevor, SD/SF, SAVRS, NDM, and File Manager.
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining DB2 databases.
• Proven ability to create and manage batch processing and job scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CA7, Easytrieve, MQ, and ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with the banking domain.
• Experience with the Hogan platform.

Education: Bachelors Degree