Senior Mainframe Developer
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Location: New York, NY
Experience: 12+ Years
Job Type: W2
Relocation: Candidates open to relocation are welcome.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer with strong hands-on experience in mainframe application development, maintenance, and production support. The ideal candidate should have experience working with enterprise applications, batch processing, and database systems.
Required Technologies
Programming Languages: COBOL, JCL, CICS.
Database: DB2, SQL.
Mainframe Platform: IBM z/OS, TSO/ISPF.
Batch Processing: Batch jobs, job scheduling, and production support.
Transaction Processing: CICS transaction processing and online application development.
Utilities: SORT, IDCAMS, VSAM, File Manager, and common mainframe utilities.
Debugging and Testing: Abend analysis, debugging, unit testing, and performance tuning.
Version Control and Tools: Endevor, ChangeMan, or similar mainframe change-management tools.
Integration: Experience with APIs or distributed systems integration is a plus.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
Design and support batch processing and CICS-based applications.
Write and optimize SQL queries and database operations.
Troubleshoot production issues, job failures, and application abends.
Perform unit testing, debugging, and code reviews.
Support application releases, deployments, and production maintenance.
Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and other developers.
Maintain technical documentation and follow development standards.
Preferred Domain Experience
Experience in one or more of the following domains is preferred:
Banking and Financial Services
Insurance
Healthcare
Retail and Payments