- Company Name
- Avanciers Inc.
- Job Title
- Mainframe Developer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Mainframe Developer
Role Summary: Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and related technologies, ensuring high reliability and performance for enterprise workloads.
Expactations: 5+ years of mainframe development experience; proven track record with COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, DB2, VSAM, CICS, and job scheduling tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, code, test, and troubleshoot mainframe applications in COBOL and associated languages.
- Write and maintain JCL scripts and manage batch processes.
- Develop and maintain database objects in IMS DB, DB2, and VSAM.
- Configure and utilize CICS transactions and services.
- Use job scheduling tools such as CA-7 and Control M to orchestrate batch and real‑time workloads.
- Employ source control systems including Endevor, Changeman, and Git for version management.
- Leverage mainframe utilities (z/OS Connect, IDz, ZDT, ADDI, PD tool, IMS Explorer) for development, testing, and deployment.
- Manage incident and change tickets via ITSM platforms (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and iterative development cycles.
Required Skills:
- Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, DB2, VSAM, CICS.
- Experience with job scheduling tools (CA-7, Control M).
- Familiarity with source control tools (Endevor, Changeman, Git).
- Knowledge of mainframe utilities (z/OS Connect, IDz, ZDT, ADDI, PD tool, IMS Explorer).
- Experience with ITSM tools (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
- Agile development experience preferred.
- Excellent debugging, performance tuning, and documentation skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant mainframe certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Programmer, IBM Certified Developer for z/OS) are an asset.