Mainframe Developer

Job Title:

Mainframe Developer – IMS, TSO, DB2, JCL

Experience:

8+ Years

Location:

Remote (India Time Zone – IST)

Contract Duration:

6 Months

Job Summary:

Mainframe Developer

remote contract role

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, and maintain complex mainframe applications using

  COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS, VSAM

  .
• Design, build, test, and implement new application features and enhancements.
• Perform detailed impact analysis, create technical specifications, and translate functional requirements into technical design.
• Execute production releases, provide post-deployment support, and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor SLA compliance and ensure timely issue resolution in a production support environment.
• Work with business partners and stakeholders to review requirements, provide technical feedback, and ensure successful delivery.
• Use tools such as

  INSYNC (Files & DB2), SPUFI, QMF, SCLM, ADE Workbench

  , and

  IBM utilities

  for development and data synchronization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow change management processes via tools like

  ServiceNow

  .
• Build and execute

  complex test plans

  and ensure data accuracy and logic validation using Boolean and conditional logic.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in

  mainframe development

  and support.
• Proficient in

  COBOL, JCL, DB2 (tables and stored procedures), IMS, TSO/ISPF, CICS, VSAM, MQ series

  .
• Strong experience with

  SPUFI, QMF, SORT utilities, IBM scripting, and AFP/PDF output creation

  .
• Experience in

  production deployment, release support

  , and root cause analysis.
• Skilled in code management tools like

  SCLM and ADE Workbench

  .
• Familiar with

  ServiceNow

  , including managing work requests, change tickets, and release documentation.
• Knowledge of

  Offering Systems, Rules Maintenance Systems

  , and advanced business logic implementation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Good to Have:

• Experience with

  Rules and Functions coding

  ,

  dialogue development

  , and

  requirement analysis

  .
• Familiarity with agile processes or structured SDLC methodologies.
• Exposure to working in dynamic, rapidly changing environments.