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Mainframe Developer

PSR Associates

Job Location:

Trenton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PSR Associates is a consulting and talent solutions firm that connects qualified IT professionals with great opportunities. Whether youre looking for a contract or permanent position we can help you find the right fit for your skills and experience. We have a team of experienced recruiters who know the IT industry inside and out and we work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful transition. PSR Connecting Talent Crafting Success.

Mainframe Developer Position Description

We are seeking a Mainframe Developer to join our team. The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule consisting of two (2) days each week onsite in Trenton NJ and three (3) days each week remotely.

Job Description:
We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design development testing maintenance and production support of critical applications.

What Youll Do:

Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Develop and modify mainframe applications using COBOL CICS DB2 and JCL
Perform coding component testing assembly testing debugging and production support activities
Develop and maintain program specifications and technical documentation
Conduct unit testing and participate in system and user acceptance testing
Collaborate with business users and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions
Support maintenance and enhancement efforts for existing applications
Participate in database conversion and modernization efforts as needed
Work under the direction of the Information Technology Office Project Manager or designated representative

What Youll Need:
Required:

Bachelors degree or equivalent technical study
5 years of overall IT and application development experience
5 years of hands-on COBOL coding testing and debugging experience
5 years of IBM OS/JCL (MVS) experience
5 years of CICS development testing and debugging experience
5 years of IBM DB2 development testing and debugging experience
5 years of experience developing technical and user documentation
5 years of experience performing usability testing and participating in system testing with end users
5 years of experience developing and supporting stored procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

5 years of IDMS to DB2 conversion experience
5 years of IDMS/DC to CICS conversion experience
Experience with Information Builders FOCUS
Experience supporting large-scale government or judicial systems
Experience with legacy system modernization and database migration initiatives

Physical Demands:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal state and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse keyboard and monitor