Mainframe Developer

Role: Mainframe Developer Location: Southlake, TX Prefer Local candidate or who can come onsite from Day 1 (5 days onsite a week) Responsibilities: • Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing our mainframe systems. • Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL. • Manage and optimize databases using DB2 and Datacom. • Create and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts for batch processing. • Utilize Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) for data storage and retrieval. • Schedule and automate jobs using Control-M. • Troubleshoot and resolve mainframe application issues. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions. Skills Required: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • 08+ years of experience in mainframe technologies – COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues (IBM MQ, Kafka), CICS, Easytrieve, Datacom, SORT utilities. • 07+ years in scheduling tools such as Control-M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Startool, TOAD, and SPUFI. • Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Datacom and Control-M. • Prefer to have REXX and BlueZone experience. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Skills• Experience with financial services or banking industry. • Knowledge of mainframe modernization techniques. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.