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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled Mainframe Developer to join our technology team and support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of mainframe-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and other mainframe technologies, and will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of legacy systems that are critical to our business operations.
As a Mainframe Developer, you will work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other developers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, and support. Your role will also include troubleshooting and resolving issues in existing applications, as well as participating in modernization initiatives to integrate mainframe systems with newer technologies.
This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities. Experience in financial services, insurance, or other industries that rely heavily on mainframe systems is a plus.
Key technologies include COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and tools such as Endevor, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is also beneficial.
If you are passionate about legacy systems and want to play a key role in maintaining and evolving mission-critical applications, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Perform unit testing and support system and integration testing
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and performance problems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
- Document technical designs, processes, and procedures
- Support production deployments and post-implementation activities
- Assist in the modernization and integration of mainframe systems
- Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in mainframe development
- Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS
- Experience with VSAM, TSO/ISPF, and Endevor
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience in financial services or insurance industry is preferred
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of experience do you have with COBOL programming?
- Have you worked with DB2 and JCL in a production environment?
- Can you describe a challenging mainframe issue you resolved?
- Are you familiar with CICS and VSAM file handling?
- Have you participated in mainframe modernization projects?
- What tools do you use for debugging and performance tuning?
- Do you have experience working in Agile teams?
- Are you comfortable working with cross-functional teams?
- What industries have you worked in as a mainframe developer?
- Are you open to learning new technologies and tools?
