Job Description
Thinkfind is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Programmer to support critical enterprise systems for our prestigious client.
Responsibilities: - In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL-based applications running on IBM z/OS.
- You will develop and support both batch and online programs using JCL, DB2, and IMS, while leveraging IBM Developer for z Systems (IDz) and GitLab for modern code management and deployment.
- You will troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and participate in system upgrades and integrations with distributed systems.
- This position plays a vital role in sustaining secure, high-performance legacy systems that support retail, logistics, and operational functions across a large-scale federal enterprise.
Job details:
- To succeed in this role, you must bring deep expertise in mainframe programming and environments, including strong skills in COBOL, IDz, and GitLab-based version control.
- You should have experience working with DB2 databases and IMS for both batch and transactional systems.
- Familiarity with job scheduling tools, system utilities, and mainframe security practices is essential.
- The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with excellent communication and documentation skills who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and can operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills: COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, IBM z/OS, IDz, GitLab, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, Control-M, IDCAMS, Scheduler, CASEGEN, IEBGENER, RACF, FTP, SFTP, REXX
*Local Candidates Preferred**
Job Tags
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