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Mainframe Developer

Purple Drive

Dallas, TX, Texas

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Solutions, Business Support, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Database Administration, Database Programming, Database Technology, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM IMS Database, Integration Testing, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Reverse Engineering, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Unit Test, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dallas, TX, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago

Mainframe Developer

Key Responsibilities

  • Application Development: Design, write, test, and debug applications using mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, and CICS).

  • Reverse Engineering: Analyze and extract business rules, logic, and data flow from existing COBOL and CICS programs.

  • Database Management: Develop and maintain data management solutions using DB2 and IMS, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

  • Online Systems: Develop and maintain CICS-based online applications supporting business-critical operations.

  • Requirements Collaboration: Work closely with Business Analysts to translate technical findings into future-state business and system requirements.

  • Performance Optimization: Analyze code and system performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit and integration testing; debug and resolve production issues promptly.

  • Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation outlining application architecture, logic, and data flow.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Programming Languages: Advanced proficiency in COBOL and JCL.

  • Databases: Strong knowledge of DB2 and IMS database systems.

  • Transaction Systems: Practical experience developing and managing CICS applications.

  • Reverse Engineering: Prior experience extracting and interpreting logic from COBOL/CICS codebases.

  • Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • Team Collaboration: Effective team player in Agile/Squad-based development environments.

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