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Mainframe Developer

Dearborn, MI
Permanent
Position: Mainframe Developer
Location: Onsite. Dearborn, MI. Only considering local candidates
Contract (C2C/W2)


*Need the Bachelors + Masters (if available) certificates for the profiles*

Job Description
1015 years of experience in Mainframe development (IBM z/OS environment)
Strong expertise in:
  • COBOL (programming & enhancements)
  • JCL (batch processing and job scheduling)
  • CICS (online transaction processing)
  • DB2 (database design, SQL, performance tuning)
Responsibilities:
  • Experience with VSAM, IMS (optional but preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of batch processing, OLTP systems, and system integration [(url removed)]
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., Abend-AID, Xpediter) and utilities
  • Experience with change management tools (Endevor, Changeman)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience in Agile / Scrum delivery models
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with modernization initiatives (mainframe to cloud / APIs / microservices)
  • Exposure to integration technologies (MQ, REST/SOAP services)
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, IBM DBB)
  • Experience with scheduling tools like Control-M / CA7
  • Industry domain experience (Automotive / Banking / Insurance preferred)
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Top Skills:
  • COBOL (programming & enhancements)
  • JCL (batch processing and job scheduling)
  • CICS (online transaction processing)
  • DB2 (database design, SQL, performance tuning)

About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 253409711