Mainframe Developer
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$60 - $63.33 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH 45202 Cincinnati, Ohio open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary: We are seeking a Mainframe Developer to develop, enhance, and support mission-critical applications on IBM z/OS. This role includes batch and/or online transaction processing, database work (DB2/IMS), testing, and production support.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL (and/or PL/I), JCL, and related technologies.
- Develop and support batch processing jobs (job streams, scheduling coordination, restarts, abend handling).
- Build and maintain online applications using CICS and/or IMS TM, including transaction and screen/program changes.
- Develop and optimize data access using DB2 (SQL) and/or IMS DB; perform basic performance tuning as needed.
- Conduct impact analysis, estimate effort, and deliver enhancements/defect fixes through the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
- Perform debugging, root-cause analysis, and resolution of production issues; participate in on-call/support rotations as required.
- Create and maintain technical documentation (program specs, job flows, runbooks, release notes).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, QA, operations, infrastructure) to ensure stable releases and successful deployments.
- Follow secure coding practices and comply with audit, access control, and data handling requirements.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with IBM z/OS mainframe development.
- Strong proficiency in COBOL (or PL/I)
- Strong proficiency in JCL and batch job processing concepts
- Working experience with DB2 (SQL development and data handling) and/or IMS
- Experience with ISPF/TSO and ability to navigate datasets, job logs, and execution outputs
- Debugging and troubleshooting skills (including abend analysis)
- Understanding of SDLC practices, testing, and release/change processes
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Technical Key Skills:
- Cobol
- IBM JCL (Job Control Language).
- DB2.
- IBM - CICS
- IBM - IMS DB/DC .
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