Mainframe Developer

Mainframe Developer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration : Long Term

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing our mainframe systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Manage and optimize databases using DB2 and Datacom.
• Create and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts for batch processing.
• Utilize Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) for data storage and retrieval.
• Schedule and automate jobs using Control-M.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mainframe application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 08 years of experience in mainframe technologies COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues (IBM MQ, Kafka), CICS, Easytrieve, Datacom, SORT utilities.
• 07 years in scheduling tools such as Control-M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Startool, TOAD, and SPUFI.
• Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Datacom and Control-M.
• Prefer to have REXX and BlueZone experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial services or banking industry.
• Knowledge of mainframe modernization techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

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