Senior Mainframe Developer

Overview

YOUR ROLE

  • Develop, enhance and maintain applications using COBOL and/or PL/I on IBM z/OS, from requirements through go-live
  • Support online transaction processing with CICS and relational data access with DB2 for z/OS
  • Develop, maintain and troubleshoot batch jobs, procedures and file-processing workflows using JCL and OPC Scheduler
  • Investigate defects and resolve production issues using mainframe development, testing and diagnostic tools
  • Support backend integration using IBM WebSphere MQ and/or RVS
  • Contribute to modernization work, including integration with REST APIs and applications built with C#/.NET or Java
  • Take part in code reviews, testing, release activities and production support, following established quality and change-management practices
  • Work with cross-functional teams to turn business requirements into stable, supportable solutions
  • Act as a role model for the team through pairing, reviews and daily collaboration
 

Job Description

YOUR PROFILE

  • 6–8 years of IT experience in mainframe application development or support
  • Hands-on experience with COBOL and/or PL/I on IBM z/OS, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, and JCL and PROCMAN
  • Hands-on experience with File-AID, Xpediter, TSO/ISPF, EJES and BETA92
  • Experience with IBM WebSphere MQ and/or RVS for backend integration
  • Solid understanding of batch and online processing in enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with OpenText HostExplorer, SCMS, IBM Developer for z/OS (or equivalent IBM Rational tooling), and Innovator for Information Architects for data model management
  • Experience with ITSM processes in ServiceNow, documentation in Confluence, and user-story tracking in Jira
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a DevOps-oriented environment
  • Good English; the ability to communicate clearly with international teams and clients
  • Nice to have Automation with REXX
  • Mainframe modernization or integration experience using C#/.NET and/or Java
  • Experience designing, consuming or supporting REST APIs
  • Working knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, in addition to DB2
  • Basic knowledge of AWS or another cloud platform
  • Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration fundamentals
  • Automotive project experience or familiarity with automotive business processes
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence and other Atlassian tools

Skills & Requirements

COBOL, PL/I, IBM z/OS, Mainframe Application Development, Mainframe Support, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, JCL, PROCMAN, OPC Scheduler, File-AID, Xpediter, TSO/ISPF, EJES, BETA92, IBM WebSphere MQ, RVS, Batch Processing, Online Transaction Processing, File Processing, REST APIs, C#/.NET, Java, SQL, PostgreSQL, REXX, OpenText HostExplorer, SCMS, IBM Developer for z/OS, IBM Rational Tools, Innovator for Information Architects, Data Modeling, ServiceNow, ITSM, Confluence, Jira, Atlassian Tools, DevOps, AWS, Cloud Platforms, Docker, Container Orchestration, Mainframe Modernization, Production Support, Defect Management, Troubleshooting, Code Review, Software Testing, Release Management, Change Management, Requirements Analysis, Automotive Domain, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Communication, English.

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