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Senior Mainframe Developer

Abode Techzone LLC

Senior Mainframe Developer

Location: New York

We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, and Control-M/CCS (or similar scheduling systems) to support critical enterprise applications. The role involves code screening, analysis/scraping, enhancement, and development on legacy mainframe systems, along with participation in modernization and integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform code screening, analysis, and scraping of existing mainframe applications to identify dependencies, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL-based applications
  • Develop and manage JCL jobs, including batch processing and scheduling workflows
  • Work with CCS / Control-M / enterprise scheduling systems for job automation and monitoring
  • Analyze legacy code and contribute to modernization strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration with distributed systems or APIs
  • Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, performance guidelines, and security practices
  • Document technical specifications, code changes, and system workflows
  • Support QA/UAT cycles and deployment activities

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in Mainframe development
  • Strong hands-on experience with: COBOL, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe utilities (VSAM, DB2, CICS – as applicable)
  • Experience with CCS / Control-M / similar job scheduling tools
  • Experience with DB2, CICS transaction processing
  • Proven experience in code analysis, reverse engineering, and refactoring legacy systems
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with batch processing and high-volume transaction systems
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Basic understanding of system integration concepts (APIs, middleware, web services)
  • Exposure to mainframe modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with distributed systems or cloud integration
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices for mainframe environments
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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