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We are looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer for our client in Holmdel, NJ Job Title: Lead ... Develop and maintain mainframe applications using cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and cics technologies.

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Mainframe Developer

Sacramento, CA

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

Mainframe Senior Application Developer Mandatory Qualifications (MQ) * A minimum of five (5) years ... A minimum of five (5) years of experience integrating mainframe applications with distributed or ...

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and ... Maintain and optimize existing mainframe applications, focusing on COBOL, CICS (online and batch ...

Develop and maintain mainframe applications using cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and cics technologies ... Proficiency in mainframe cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and mainframe cics programming languages. * Strong ...

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Mainframe Developer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

Contract Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Developer to support, modernize, and maintain enterprise mainframe applications. This role involves hands-on development ...

Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise-scale mainframe applications. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ...

Mainframe / CICS Developer

Washington, DC

$55.50 - $71.25/hr

We are seeking a Mainframe / CICS Developer to support enterprise federal systems ... This position will work on high-volume transactional applications involving COBOL, CICS, DB2, MQ ...

Mainframe DB2 Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Mainframe DB2 Developer Location: Columbus, OH (100% Onsite from Day 1) Experience: 10+ Years Roles ... Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2. * Perform ...

They are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer to analyze, design, recommend, and implement changes ... COBOL and mainframe applications. Responsibilities : • Participate in development efforts ...

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and ... Maintain and optimize existing mainframe applications, focusing on COBOL, CICS (online and batch ...

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Domain: Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement- NICE TO HAVE Senior Mainframe Engineer ... Maintain and optimize existing mainframe applications, focusing on COBOL , CICS (online and batch ...

Mainframe Developer

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$50.50 - $64.75/hr

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Sr. Mainframe Engineer Details: Role: Sr. Mainframe ... Be responsible for building Mainframe applications Qualifications: * 5 - 8 years of relevant ...

A Mainframe Developer required in developing and maintaining applications on mainframe systems, typically using languages like COBOL, JCL, and CICS. * Strong knowledge of DB2. What are the key ...

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Mainframe Applications Developer

Resource Consultings Services Inc

Montgomery, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Role: Mainframe Applications Developer

Location: Montgomery, Alabama

Duration: Full time


Position Description

  • Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of Mainframe (COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL) applications.
  • Having experience with TELON (COBOL Code generator) plus point.
  • Experience in developing Mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL and TELON.
  • Write Adhoc queries/SPUFI’s using DB2 SQL statements.
  • Maintain the existing applications/interface files and make the changes as per the user needs.
  • Must be able to work in a software development environment following SDLC of waterfall and Agile/scrum methodologies.
  • Meet with users, gather and analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design.
  • Conduct unit testing and assist with integration testing.
  • Provides development status updates to the management on a regular basis.
  • Provides guidance on best practices for software development and ensures adherence to organization’s IT policies.
  • Responsible for writing stored procedures, Views, Functions, Triggers, DDL/DML queries.
  • Child Support Application experience is preferred.
  • Attend Production On-call

Must have Skills Required

  • COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, TSO
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work independently, under pressure and self-motivated

Skills Preferred

  • Experience in working with  Financial Mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL,  and TSO
  • Experience using COBOL code generators such as TELON 
  • Child Support Application development and conversion experience is preferred.

Work Experience Required

•             Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in Mainframe applications

                                                                                                     (Or)

•             High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Mainframe applications.

Experience Preferred

  • Minimum of 8 – 10 years of Mainframe experience using COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL,TSO
  • Experience in designing, developing and supporting complex mainframe applications.