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Mainframe Developer-----Need GC and USC

Columbus, OH

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Duration - 18 months Location - Columbus, OH Need GC and USC Top Three Skills ... n Development profession primarily focus on providing high quality, cost effective information ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Mainframe Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

DB2 (SQL development, performance tuning) * JCL (Job Control Language) * Experience with mainframe ... your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message ...

Apex Systems

IAM Mainframe Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

Consult with IAM architects, Enterprise Architects, and Application Architects to refine work ... Foster a culture of continuous learning, skill development, and collaboration within the Role ...

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J.P. Morgan

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Columbus, OH

$103K - $136K/yr

... all mainframe network operations. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including application development, infrastructure, and security - to support integration, modernization, and ...

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Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2)

Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2)

Purple Drive Technologies LLC

Columbus, OH • On-site

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

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Posted 11 days ago

Job description

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

Location: Columbus, OH
Experience: 9+ Years


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.


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


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


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

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