Mainframe Developer

Mainframe Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite) Job Type: Contract Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer with experience in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mainframe applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and related mainframe technologies, along with a good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Key Responsibilities: Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications. Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Write and maintain COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 programs. Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution. Support production systems and troubleshoot application issues. Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other development teams. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards. Prepare technical documentation and maintain system specifications. Required Skills Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 Knowledge of VSAM, IMS, TSO/ISPF Experience with Endeavor, Changeman, or other version control tools Understanding of mainframe batch and online processing Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and defect management tools Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills: Exposure to Mainframe modernization projects Experience with MQ Series, Easytrieve, REXX, or Syncsort Knowledge of DevOps practices in Mainframe environments Banking, Insurance, Retail, or Healthcare domain experience