Mainframe Developer (COBOL/DB2/CICS) Job at Purple Drive, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Purple Drive
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

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

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