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Mainframe Developer - Onsite

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Work Location: Columbus, OH Duration: Longterm * 8 to 10 Yrs of experience in the Mainframe & Java Modernization space. * The Candidate has experience in understanding the ...

Mainframe Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Columbus OH / Jersey City MF JD: Languages/Databases: COBOL, CICS/DB2, IMS, JCL, VSAM Tools: VSAM, Sync Sort, Change Man, Zeke, File Aid, SAR, NDM, SFTP, Xpeditor, MQ ...

Mainframe Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Our client is currently seeking a Mainframe Engineer THIS POSITION IS ONSITE 4 DAYS A WEEK. 100% REMOTE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe ...

Sogeti/ Safelite Auto Mainframe developer Columbus OH 3 days office 10 months $55/hr w2 without benefits 62/hr c2c (own corp) Monthly invoicing Net 45 payment each invoice core skills -strong skills ...

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Mainframe Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

Mainframe Engineer Location: Columbus OH ONSITE Length: Contract W2 Mainframe Batch scheduling team System prog exp in CA7 or CA products Not operations guy Configuration, build , implementation any ...

About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL ... Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ...

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Mainframe Specialist

Hartford, OH · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL ... Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ...

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Mainframe Specialist

Hartford, OH · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL ... Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ...

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Mainframe Specialist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL ... Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ...

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Mainframe Developer at Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Columbus, OH Madatory Skill: CICS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, MQ JD: Languages/Databases: COBOL, CICS/DB2, IMS, JCL, VSAM Tools: VSAM, Sync Sort, Change Man, Zeke, File Aid, SAR ...

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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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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