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Mainframe Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

This is a 12 plus months contract role. Please find below the details of the position. Position Title: Mainframe Engineer Location: Columbus OH ONSITE Length: Contract W2 Mainframe Batch scheduling ...

Mainframe Z/OS

Columbus, OH · On-site

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

Mainframe Z/OS Columbus, OH onsite Contract Role Description: * Creating high-performance, mission ... Working with other developers to create high-performance, scalable applications * Researching new ...

Mainframe Zos

Columbus, OH · On-site

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

Position-Mainframe Zos Duration-Contract Location- COLUMBUS, OHIO JD z/OS Proficiency: Deep understanding of the z/OS operating system. JCL Knowledge: Proficient in Job Control Language for job ...

Senior Developer - IBM z/OS Connect

Columbus, OH · On-site

$52.75 - $69.50/hr

ITTConnect is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer - IBM zOS Connect to work on site for a client in the Columbus, OH area. This is a contract position with a client that is a global leader in ...

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Mainframe developer @ Columbus, OH / Chicago, IL (C2C Contract)

Mainframe developer @ Columbus, OH / Chicago, IL (C2C Contract)

Maintec Technologies

Columbus, OH • On-site

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

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Posted 9 days ago


Job description

REQUIREMENT
Title: Mainframe Developer
Location: Columbus, OH/ Chicago, IL
Long term Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Lead to oversee mainframe development, maintenance, and operations with 8+ years Experience. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in mainframe systems (z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS-DB), strong leadership abilities, and the experience to mentor team members and manage projects. This role requires both hands-on technical work and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of mainframe developers and analysts in delivering complex enterprise solutions.
  • Provide technical direction and architecture guidance for mainframe systems and applications.
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance COBOL applications running on z/OS platforms.
  • Review, optimize, and troubleshoot JCL, DB2, IMS-DB and CICS components.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to gather requirements and ensure delivery meets business needs.
  • Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and integration with other enterprise systems.
  • Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and change management policies.
  • Mentor junior team members and foster knowledge sharing.
  • Provide production support for critical mainframe applications and ensure SLAs are met.
  • Identify opportunities to modernize or integrate legacy systems with cloud or distributed systems.
Required Skills:
  • 8+ years of experience in mainframe environments.
  • Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, IMS-DB and z/OS.
  • Experience with batch and online processing systems.
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., CA7, Control-M).
  • Proven track record in leading mainframe teams or projects.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership capabilities

Thanks & Regards,
John Stanley- Sr. BDM / Delivery Manager
Maintec Technologies Inc
8801 Fast Park Drive, Ste. 301, Raleigh, NC 27617
Mobile: +1 (919) 267-1887 / +91- 98411-45549
Email: john@maintec.com; www.maintec.in | www.maintec.com
LinkedIn :www.linkedin.com/in/johnstanley1/
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