Mainframe Developer

Title: Mainframe Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ / Wilmington,DE/ Columbus, OH

Mandatory Areas

Mainframe

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

VSAM

IMS DC

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Hands-on experience with the following mainframe technologies:

COBOL (batch and online)

JCL (Job Control Language)

CICS (Customer Information Control System)

DB2 and/or IMS DB

VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)

IMS DC (Transaction Management)

IBM MQ (Message Queueing)

Familiarity with tools such as TSO/ISPF, File-AID, Abend-AID, and version control (e.g., Endevor or Changeman).

Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with mainframe modernization or integration with distributed/cloud systems.

Familiarity with DevOps practices or tools in the mainframe environment.

Exposure to agile delivery methodologies.

Experience in banking, insurance, or other high-volume transaction systems.