COBOL/Mainframe Developer

Job Summary: COBOL/Mainframe Developer (Columbus, OH - Onsite, Contract to Hire)

[About the Role]
Join a leading financial technology team as a COBOL/Mainframe Developer in Columbus, OH. Drive impactful projects that support critical financial data processing and regulatory reporting initiatives. Collaborate with industry experts in an onsite, dynamic environment where your mainframe skills are essential to our mission. This role offers opportunities for technical growth, project ownership, and exposure to cutting-edge financial systems.

[Responsibilities]

- Develop, maintain, and optimize COBOL programs and JCL scripts for large-scale data processing and reporting.
- Execute, manage, and troubleshoot batch job execution with JCL.
- Analyze complex business requirements and transform them into robust technical solutions.
- Collaborate with business partners, analysts, QA, and fellow developers to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Lead testing cycles, perform performance tuning, and contribute to code reviews.
- Document code changes and maintain clear technical documentation.
- Support production deployments and resolve incidents efficiently.
- Adhere to established development standards and best practices.

[Required Skills and Experience]

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in COBOL development and mainframe systems.
- Proven proficiency in COBOL, JCL, Easytrieve, VSAM, and DB2.
- Experienced with File-AID, TSO/ISPF, Abend-AID, and Changeman for version control and deployment.
- Skilled in mainframe scheduling tools for job automation and batch processing.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Adept at managing multiple concurrent projects independently.

[Preferred Skills]

- Experience with Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA).
- Familiarity with ZEKE/ZENA scheduling tools.
- Background in finance or financial data structures.
- Exposure to financial and regulatory reporting processes.

[Benefits]

- Opportunity for contract-to-hire conversion and long-term career growth.
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced financial systems and regulatory projects.
- Collaborative, onsite team environment in Columbus, OH.
- Access to mentorship, training, and professional development resources.

[How to Apply]
Ready to take your mainframe expertise to the next level? Submit your resume today to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.