ethos talent advisoryMundelein, IL
Senior Mainframe Developer
Senior Mainframe Developer
Senior Mainframe Developer
ethos talent advisoryMundelein, IL
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Job Description:
Some of the most important systems in federal government still run on COBOL, and they process benefits for millions of Americans every day. We’re looking for a Senior Mainframe Developer to keep those applications reliable, fix what breaks and help modernize them for what comes next. You’ll work hands on in COBOL, CICS, IDMS, DB2 and JCL on IBM z/OS as part of a large federal program.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and maintain COBOL, CICS, IDMS and DB2 programs and database structures on IBM z/OSBuild new CICS online screens with BMS maps and the COBOL programs behind them
- Diagnose and resolve production defects across COBOL logic, CICS configuration, IDMS and DB2Create and maintain JCL for batch processing, and support scheduled jobs in daily operations
- Assess how schema changes, new z/OS releases and new COBOL versions affect existing applications
- Unit test changes and validate results against expected outcomes
- Help design and deliver modernized solutions for legacy applications
- Communicate status, risks and technical detail clearly to technical leads, client teams and vendors
RequiredMaster’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree8 to 10 years developing legacy applications on IBM z/OSHands on COBOL development and debugging with CICS, DB2, IDMS, copybooks and BMS mapsCICS screen development and abend resolution
Creating and modifying JCL for batch job executionISPF, TSO, JES and mainframe utilities such as File AID, Abend AID, Xpediter, SyncSort, SPUFI and QMFEndevor or a comparable source management tool
Control M or a comparable job scheduler
Strong requirements analysis, technical writing and communication skills
PreferredREXX and CLIST scripting
InterTest, SuperC and other legacy debugging and compare tools
Experience with modern development tools, AI tools and Agile practicesIBM mainframe certification, such as IBM Mainframe Developer Professional or IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OSInterested or know someone who would be a strong fit? Reach out directly or apply below. Interviews are being scheduled now.
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Mundelein, IL
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