Mainframe Developer

Location: Lincoln, NE 68502 (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Month Contract
Interview Process: In-Person Interview Required
Employment Type: Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mainframe Developer to support the development, maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of critical enterprise applications. This position will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop solutions, troubleshoot issues, and support legacy and modern application environments.
The ideal candidate will have strong IBM mainframe development experience, expertise in COBOL and CICS, and a proven ability to contribute throughout the software development lifecycle within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise applications and related services.
• Support, troubleshoot, and enhance existing production applications.
• Participate in software development projects as an active member of the development team.
• Perform analysis, programming, testing, debugging, and documentation activities.
• Assist with business requirements gathering, application design, system architecture, and development planning.
• Maintain and enhance legacy applications developed in COBOL, Micro Focus COBOL, and CICS.
• Develop and support front-end, middle-tier, and back-end application components as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives and technical standards.
• Follow established development methodologies, coding standards, security practices, and quality assurance procedures.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and software delivery processes when applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• Recent hands-on experience developing applications in COBOL, including coding within the past 12 months.
• Experience developing applications using:
  • COBOL
  • CICS
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • Job Scheduling Tools
  • TSO
  • DB2
  • SQL
  • QMF
  • XPEDITER
• Experience writing SQL queries and working with DB2 databases, including table creation and data access through application programs.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and workflows.
• Experience troubleshooting application issues and evaluating solution alternatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Micro Focus COBOL development, including App Master Builder and Native COBOL.
• Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, inventory, logistics, or government-related systems.
• Experience with SQL Server 2012 or newer versions.
• Experience developing secure ASP.NET applications.
• Experience programming in C#.
• Experience with Web Services and Windows Services.
• Experience creating and maintaining SSRS reports.
• Two or more years of Agile/Scrum experience.
• Experience participating in mainframe modernization, migration, re-hosting, or re-platforming initiatives.
• Experience with source control management tools, including Visual Studio.

Technical Skills
Mainframe Development

• COBOL
• CICS
• IBM z/OS
• JCL
• TSO
• XPEDITER

Database Development

• DB2
• SQL
• QMF
• SQL Server (preferred)

Application Development

• Legacy application support and enhancement
• ASP.NET (preferred)
• C# (preferred)
• Web and Windows Services

Development Methodologies

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Agile/Scrum (preferred)
• Requirements Analysis
• Testing and Quality Assurance

Work Environment

• This position is fully onsite in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Candidates must be available to attend an in-person interview as part of the selection process.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required to meet business and operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Accommodation Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and employment process.
Pay Transparency
Compensation details will be discussed during the recruitment process and may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, geographic considerations, and business needs.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Any sponsorship availability will be communicated during the recruiting process.