Mainframe Developer

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Wilmington, DE and Jersey City, NJ (Weekly 5 days office is Must)
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Position: Mainframe Developer

Location: Wilmington, DE and Jersey City, NJ (Weekly 5 days office is Must)

Duration: Contract

Mandatory skills: COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, and IBM MQ. This is on high priority and we have interview slots.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, and IBM MQ.
  • Develop and support batch and online processes, including job streams, transaction systems, and message-driven programs.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
  • Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  • Optimize mainframe code and database access for performance and scalability.
  • Work with system analysts, QA testers, and infrastructure teams to ensure system integrity and quality.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of technical designs, codebases, and processes.
  • Support production jobs and on-call troubleshooting as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–8 years of hands-on experience with the following mainframe technologies:
    • COBOL (batch and online)
    • JCL (Job Control Language)
    • CICS (Customer Information Control System)
    • DB2 and/or IMS DB
    • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)
    • IMS DC (Transaction Management)
    • IBM MQ (Message Queueing)
  • Familiarity with tools such as TSO/ISPF, File-AID, Abend-AID, and version control (e.g., Endevor or Changeman).
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with mainframe modernization or integration with distributed/cloud systems.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices or tools in the mainframe environment.
  • Exposure to agile delivery methodologies.

Experience in banking, insurance, or other high-volume transaction systems

Thanks & Regards
Santhiya I Trainee recruiter

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc
44355 Premier Plaza, Suite 110, Ashburn, VA 20147
E: santhiya.c@arthurgrand.com

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