Mainframe Application Developer - Banking & Payments (COBOL/zOS)

Overview CTG is seeking an experienced Mainframe Application Developer with strong Banking & Payments expertise to support enterprise payment processing applications in an IBM zOS environment. This role requires deep experience with COBOL, UNIX/AIX, scripting, and mission-critical banking transaction systems. Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: 7 months Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and support mainframe applications in IBM zOS environments. Support banking and payment platforms including FedNow, Fedwire, RTP, SWIFT MT/MX, ISO 20022, and wire transfer systems. Work with ACI MTS, ACI UPF, Fiserv EPP, and Swift Alliance Access (SAA). Perform coding, testing, debugging, production support, and system enhancements. Develop and maintain JCL, VSAM, REXX, and UNIX shell scripts. Collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver payment system solutions. Participate in SWIFT yearly standards upgrades and payment modernization initiatives. Required Skills Strong COBOL development experience in IBM Mainframe zOS environments. Experience with UNIX/AIX and scripting technologies. Knowledge of VSAM, JCL, REXX, TSO/ISPF, DB2, IMS-DB, CICS, and IMS-DC. Hands-on experience with banking and payment processing systems. Familiarity with ISO 20022, SWIFT MT/MX messaging, RTP, FedNow, and Fedwire. Strong troubleshooting and production support skills. Preferred Experience 5+ years of mainframe application development experience in banking or financial services. Experience supporting high-volume, mission-critical payment systems. Knowledge of financial messaging standards and wire transfer operations. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! EEO Statement: CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Computer Task