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Cards Mainframe Developer

Rosemont, IL

$49.25 - $63.50/hr

Cards Mainframe Developer Location: Chicago Mainframe Developer (4 to 8 Years Experience) We are ... Java for extended automation or backend integrations. • Additional mainframe skills such as: o ...

Java Full Stack Developer Senior

Reston, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $70.50/hr

Java Full Stack Developer Senior Location: Reston, VA Duration: 6+ Months Description Our client, a ... The legacy mainframe application is used for non-performing loans and will be replaced with ...

They are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer to analyze, design, recommend, and implement changes to information systems, with a strong focus on COBOL and mainframe applications. Responsibilities ...

Mainframe Developer

Roanoke, TX

$47 - $60.50/hr

Advises senior management on technical strategy and mentors junior team members. * Performs ... Java, Web Services, and SQL. * Experience in the development and deployment of Batch and CICS ...

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and SQL - AWS - REST APIs - Jira Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of ...

Sr. Java Developer

Austin, TX

$56.75 - $72.25/hr

COBOL, Mainframe, IMS Frameworks: Struts, Spring, .NET, Jquery, ExtJS Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2,PL/SQL Programming, Stored Procedure Development, Performance Tuning, Data warehouses/ETL ...

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and SQL - AWS - REST APIs - Jira - Domain: Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement (nice to have ...

Mainframe Developer

Davenport, IA · Hybrid

$43.50 - $55.75/hr

Works with other Software Developers, Senior Software Developers and Leadership team to create ... Creates or enhances applications using a mainframe technology stack * Collaborates with other ...

Mainframe Developer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$45 - $58/hr

... Senior Software Engineer for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application with 10+ years of solid ... Exposure to some advanced technologies (SAP, JAVA, etc) with a keen ability to bridge Advanced ...

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Mainframe Developer

Roanoke, TX

$47 - $60.50/hr

Senior Mainframe Cobol/VSAM Software Engineer Seeking a senior mainframe Cobol/VSAM software engineer with excellent technical skills to enhance, maintain and support high-volume production ...

Sr. Mainframe Developer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site

$51 - $65.50/hr

Job Title- Sr. Mainframe Developer Project Location - Woodlawn, MD (5 days per week onsite) Duration- 6+ months contract Skills: Strong experience with IBM z/OS (OS/390/MVS) environment developing ...

Mainframe Developer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$45 - $58/hr

... Senior Software Engineer for the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting Application with 10+ years of solid ... Exposure to some advanced technologies (SAP, JAVA, etc) with a keen ability to bridge Advanced ...

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Mainframe Developer

Davenport, IA · On-site +1

$43.50 - $55.75/hr

Works with other Software Developers, Senior Software Developers and Leadership team to create ... Creates or enhances applications using a mainframe technology stack * Collaborates with other ...

Mainframe Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Minneapolis, MN Duration: Fulltime -10+ years of experience in ... a senior level position, we would expect 15-20 years of experience in mainframe development.

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Senior Mainframe Developer

Prophecy Technologies

Indianapolis, IN

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Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead with 12-15 years of mainframe development experience to lead development teams and ensure technical excellence across our mainframe applications.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead analysis, design, and development of critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2.
  • Manage and mentor a team of mainframe developers, providing direction and fostering skill development.
  • Define and enforce architectural standards; participate in and lead design sessions for complex solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices; conduct regular code reviews.
  • Design scalable technical solutions to complex business problems.
  • Monitor and optimize application performance; implement tuning strategies.
  • Coordinate with offshore development teams to align priorities and deliverables.
  • Work closely with QA to define testing strategies and support automation initiatives.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and assess feasibility.
  • Present technical designs and project status to senior management.
Required Skills:
  • 12-15 years of experience in mainframe development and leadership roles.
  • Strong expertise in IBM mainframes and core technologies: COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2.
  • Experience with tools such as Xpediter, Abend-AID, File Manager, ADCP, and GitHub.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience; familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • Hands-on development experience required; profiles limited to production-support-only will not be considered.