Senior Mainframe Software Developer - COBOL / DB2 / CICS / Automotive

Senior Mainframe Software Developer – COBOL / DB2 / CICS / Automotive

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with strong mainframe application development expertise to support and enhance Auto Sales Applications. This role will involve complex enterprise-grade development projects, troubleshooting, and technical leadership across mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and related IBM mainframe technologies, alongside strong automotive and sales process knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and enhancements for Auto Sales Applications
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to analyze, design, and deliver solutions for automotive ordering, logistics, and sales business processes
• Develop, test, and implement software solutions using IBM mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS)
• Integrate client-server applications, .NET components, and stored procedure interfaces with mainframe systems
• Work with EDI, MQ, FTP, XML, and JSON for data integration and communication
• Contribute to large, complex application development projects in an enterprise environment
• Prepare documentation, deliver technical presentations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with:
• IBM MVS, Z/OS, COBOL
• Stored procedure interfaces with client-server and .NET
• FTP, VSAM, DB2, CICS, EDI, MQ, JCL, LIBRARIAN, SDF
• XML and JSON in enterprise environments
• Automotive industry experience in ordering, logistics, and sales business processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in large, complex application development projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred

Desired Skills

• Automotive industry expertise (ordering, logistics, sales)
• 3+ years of Big 4 consulting experience preferred
• Stable work history with large enterprise organizations

Compensation & Location

Location: Onsite in Torrance, CA

Pay Range: $56–$63 per hour, based on experience and internal equity

Schedule: Full-time, contract; long-term multi-year opportunity

Work Type: Onsite – 5 days in office

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education

You must be willing to work onsite in Torrance, CA

Sponsorship is AVAILABLE for this role

ONLY W2 – NO CORP to CORP – NO 3rd Parties