Mainframe Developer

Purple Drive

Mainframe Developer Share Contractual Columbus, OH

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS on IBM Mainframe systems.
• Perform analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation of application enhancements and new development.
• Work closely with business analysts, architects, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and reliability by tuning SQL queries and optimizing CICS transactions.
• Manage batch processes and online systems, including error handling and recovery procedures.
• Provide production support for business-critical applications, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring minimal downtime.
• Participate in code reviews, peer testing, and defect resolution to maintain coding standards and application quality.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, program logic, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration and migration projects.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, security, and change management procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in Mainframe application development.
• Strong programming skills in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
• Experience in System z platform and CICS system administration.
• Proficiency in DB2 SQL for query tuning, optimization, and database interaction.
• Hands-on experience with batch processing and real-time transaction processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mainframe modernization/migration projects.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, tools, and automation in mainframe environments.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Exposure to performance monitoring and tuning tools for Mainframe.