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Mainframe Developer

Pittsburgh, PA
Permanent

Posted

Job Title: Mainframe Developer
Duration- Fulltime Permanent
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite from Day1)
Job Description:
Skill: Mainframe Developer

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.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254812113