Mainframe Programmer

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Mainframe Programmer to join their team! This position is hybrid in Brookfield, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; St. Louis, MO



This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Work on an agile team on the Product and Rewards applications
• Attend Team agile ceremonies
• Understand JCL, Job streams, and CA-7
• Coding, Unit Testing, Integration testing, and User acceptance testing
• Develop, test, operate, and maintain products
• Take full stack ownership by consistently writing production-ready and testable code
• Analyze failures, propose design changes, and encourage operational improvements
• Apply feedback from code reviews to meet engineering standards
• Conduct code reviews to guide best practices and ensure compliance with development procedures
• Review tasks critically, ensuring they are appropriately prioritized and sized for incremental delivery
• Anticipate and communicate blockers or delays before escalation is needed

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Mainframe COBOL
• DB2
• JCL

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• 5+ years of experience with COBOL in enterprise environments
• Expertise in RPG400, RPG III, COBOL, or SYNON within an AS/400 environment, or COBOL/C in mid-range platforms such as DEC VAX or HP3000
• Experience as an AS/400 Programmer, VAX Programmer, or HP Programmer
• Proficient in full software development life cycle, particularly in developing and supporting business applications
• Skilled in modifying and enhancing existing applications to meet evolving business needs
• Familiarity with high-volume, large-scale batch or online processing systems

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Ownership and Accountability
• Collaboration and Agile Teamwork
• Proactive Communication and Continuous Improvement

Work Environment

• Location: Brookfield, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; St. Louis, MO
• Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $40.00 and $54.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.



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