Mainframe Developer Engineer

Skill:

Mainframe Developer Hire Type :

Fulltime Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

Languages:

COBOL, JCL, SQL, PL/I.

Databases:

DB2, VSAM.

Environments:

CICS, IMS, z/OS.

Practices:

Agile, Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD principles.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Application Development:

Analyze user requirements and design technical specifications for new features or applications. Write, test, and debug code in COBOL, PL/I, Assembly, etc., using tools like CICS and IMS. Develop and maintain batch jobs (JCL) and online transaction processing systems.

System Maintenance & Optimization:

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments. Optimize application performance, database efficiency, and system scalability. Perform code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

Collaboration & Support:

Work with business analysts, project managers, and other IT teams (e.g., systems programmers). Provide technical support, documentation, and training for end-users. Participate in production support, including on-call rotations for 24/7 coverage.

Project & Lifecycle Management:

Manage implementation planning and coordination for system changes. Create technical and functional documentation. Assist with disaster recovery planning and risk assessment.