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Cards Mainframe Developer

Chicago, IL

$50.50 - $65/hr

Chicago We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and Unix Shell Scripting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing ...

Sarian, Inc.

Big Data, Hadoop Developer

Newark, DE · On-site

Excellent working experience in HDFS, Hadoop, Sqoop, Spark, Impala and Unix Shell scripting. * Good knowledge in Python. * Exposure to and strong working knowledge on distributed systems. * Excellent ...

Sonsoft Inc

Unix / Open Systems

Chicago, IL

At least 4 years of development/programming experience in in Unix/Shell scripting, Unix Administration, Perl, PL/SQL. * At least 4 years of experience in software development life cycle. * At least 2 ...

Metadimensions, Inc.

Ab-Initio Developer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site

Maintenance on UNIX shell scripting for moving Ab Initio code from one UNIX environment to another and purging data over 30 days old from the UNIX Sun Solaris servers. Maintenance of UNIX shell ...

Metadimensions

Ab-Initio Developer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site

Maintenance on UNIX shell scripting for moving Ab Initio code from one UNIX environment to another and purging data over 30 days old from the UNIX Sun Solaris servers. * Maintenance of UNIX shell ...

Purple Drive Technologies

UNIX Developer

Irving, TX · On-site

UNIX Developer Location: Irving, TX Experience: 6 - 10 Years Overview We are seeking a highly ... Expertise in Shell scripting, Python, or Perl . * Solid understanding of testing methodologies with ...

Tech Tammina

Unix Admin

Plano, TX

Relevant IT software experience (Technical-Developer) using Unix, Linux, Shell Scripting, Perl Technologies Minimum 3 years of development experience using Perl, Shell-Korn, Bash, Linux, AIX Quick ...

Omni Inclusive

Mainframe Developer

Naperville, IL

$48.50 - $62.50/hr

Unix Shell scripting is preferred To be responsible for managing technology in projects and providing technical guidance / solutions for work completion (1.) To be responsible for providing technical ...

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Cards Mainframe Developer

Cards Mainframe Developer

eTeam

Chicago, IL

$50.50 - $65/hr

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Posted 17 days ago

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Mainframe Developer

Location: Chicago

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and Unix Shell Scripting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, supporting, and optimizing mainframe applications, building automation scripts, managing backend integration workflows, and ensuring reliability across production and batch systems. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Mainframe Development & Support
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve mainframe application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
  • Optimize JCL, COBOL programs, and DB2 queries to improve system performance and efficiency.
  • Support daily batch processing, ensure job success, and resolve job abends promptly.
  • Unix Shell Scripting & Backend Integration
  • Develop and maintain Unix/Linux Shell Scripts for automation, batch scheduling, and system integrations.
  • Ensure seamless integration between Unix-based automation and mainframe backend systems.
  • Troubleshoot and enhance existing scripts, improving stability and execution performance.
  • Database & PL/SQL Development
  • Develop and maintain PL/SQL procedures, functions, packages, and triggers.
  • Perform SQL tuning and optimize database queries for performance.
  • Integrate shell scripts with relational databases (Oracle, DB2, MySQL or similar).
  • Production Support & Performance Optimization
  • Monitor scheduled jobs, resolve production incidents, and ensure overall batch stability.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes.
  • Enhance performance of scripts, jobs, and database queries through continuous tuning.
  • Collaboration & Documentation
  • Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with QA, business, and support teams.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, support guides, and system documentation.

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience in Mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2.
  • Solid expertise in Unix/Linux Shell Scripting.
  • Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills (procedures, functions, triggers, packages).
  • Experience integrating shell scripts with relational databases.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good understanding of batch processing and automation workflows.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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