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Mainframe Developer (COBOLDB2CICS)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL/DB2/CICS)
Location: Minneapolis MN (Onsite)
Experience: 10 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL JCL DB2 CICS and VSAM to develop enhance and support high-volume enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in application development production support performance optimization and release management within large transaction-based systems. This role requires strong technical leadership problem-solving abilities and collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Required Skills
Mainframe Development
- 10 years of experience in Mainframe Application Development
- Strong expertise in:
- COBOL
- JCL
- DB2
- CICS
- VSAM
- Experience developing high-volume mission-critical applications
Mainframe Tools
- Endevor
- File Manager
- CA7
- IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)
- GitLab
- TSO/ISPF
Database
- DB2 Database
- SQL
- Database Design
- Query Optimization
- Performance Tuning
Development & SDLC
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Agile Methodology
- Application Design
- Technical Design Documentation
- Code Reviews
- Unit Testing
- System Testing
- Functional Testing
- Release Management
Performance & Support
- Production Support
- Debugging
- Root Cause Analysis
- Performance Optimization
- Dependency Management
- Application Monitoring
Messaging (Preferred)
- IBM MQ
Leadership & Collaboration
- Technical Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Coding Standards & Best Practices
Key Responsibilities
- Design develop test debug maintain and support complex Mainframe applications using COBOL JCL DB2 CICS and VSAM
- Participate in application architecture technical design estimation and project planning activities
- Develop and optimize enterprise applications for performance scalability and reliability
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Design program specifications and ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot production issues perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
- Review and improve development testing and deployment processes
- Support release management activities and production deployments
- Create technical documentation design specifications and operational procedures
- Collaborate with business analysts QA teams architects and developers throughout the SDLC
- Guide junior developers and provide technical leadership across development initiatives
- Monitor application performance and recommend enhancements to improve operational efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IBM MQ
- Experience working in large financial services or transaction-based environments
- Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies
- Experience with application modernization initiatives
- Excellent communication leadership and mentoring skills
