Mainframe Developer (COBOL/IMS/CICS)

Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL/IMS/CICS)
Location: Onsite - Wilmington, DE
Duration: Long Term
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, IMS/DB, CICS, and JCL to support mission-critical banking applications for our client, Bank of America. This is an onsite role in Wilmington, DE, offering a long-term opportunity with a leading financial institution.
Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Work with IMS/DB and IMS/DC for high-performance data management and transaction processing.
• Utilize CICS for developing and supporting online applications.
• Create and maintain JCL scripts for batch job scheduling and execution.
• Collaborate with system analysts, testers, and business teams to ensure optimal system performance and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Assist in system integration, deployment, and post-implementation support.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe development.
• Strong proficiency in COBOL programming.
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS mainframe operating system.
• Expertise in IMS database technologies including IMS/DB and IMS/DC.
• Extensive experience in CICS for transaction processing.
• Advanced skills in Job Control Language (JCL) for batch job execution.
• Basic understanding of mainframe system administration tasks such as dataset management and security protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with financial services or banking applications.
• Knowledge of Agile or hybrid SDLC methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools such as Endevor, File-AID, and Xpediter.

If you are a seasoned mainframe professional seeking a challenging opportunity with a top-tier client, we invite you to apply for this role.