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Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2)

Location: Columbus, OH
Experience: 9+ Years

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies to develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS, and batch processing, along with a solid background in production support, performance tuning, and system integration.

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Required Skills Mainframe Development

• 9+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe application development
• Strong expertise in:
  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • CICS
  • DB2
  • VSAM
  • IMS (DB/DC)
• Experience developing:
  • Batch Processing Applications
  • Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) Systems

Database & Integration

• Strong SQL and DB2 programming skills
• Experience with:
  • Stored Procedures
  • Database Performance Tuning
  • Data Access Programs
• Experience integrating mainframe applications using:
  • IBM MQ
  • APIs
  • Distributed Systems

Production Support

• Experience in:
  • Production Support
  • Incident Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Performance Optimization
  • Application Maintenance
  • System Upgrades

Scheduling & Tools

• Experience with enterprise schedulers:
  • CA-7
  • Control-M
  • Equivalent Scheduling Tools
• Familiarity with source control, deployment, and release management processes

SDLC & Methodologies

• Agile
• Waterfall
• SDLC Best Practices
• Code Reviews
• Unit Testing
• System Testing

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and IMS
• Develop and support batch and online transaction processing (OLTP) applications
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Develop and optimize DB2 queries, SQL programs, and stored procedures
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes
• Support application enhancements, maintenance, and platform upgrades
• Manage and monitor batch jobs using CA-7, Control-M, or equivalent scheduling tools
• Develop interfaces between mainframe and distributed systems using IBM MQ and APIs
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production release activities
• Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle
• Prepare technical documentation and support ongoing production operations

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM z/OS environments
• Knowledge of mainframe modernization initiatives
• Experience in banking, insurance, healthcare, or other large enterprise environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills