Senior Mainframe Developer

Role: Senior Mainframe Developer

Location: Westlake TX (Onsite)
Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL CICS DB2 and JCL to join our dynamic team in Westlake TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining scalable mainframe applications driving performance optimization and ensuring stability across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define design and lead mainframe application development projects to deliver scalable business solutions.

• Develop automate and support mainframe applications using COBOL CICS DB2 JCL VSAM MQ-Series and SQL.

• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning to reduce I/Os CPU Time MSUs and MIPs using tools such as Strobe iStrobe and Platinum Detector.

• Manage file formats comparison and versioning using File-AID and Endeavor.

• Perform debugging and unit testing using Intertest and Abend-AID.

• Schedule and monitor batch jobs using Control-M.

• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure compliance with procedures controls and best practices.

• Translate complex business requirements into efficient maintainable code and solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers within the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development and support.

• Proven experience with COBOL CICS DB2 JCL VSAM MQ-Series and SQL.

• Strong background in Mainframe performance tuning and optimization.

• Proficiency in File-AID Endeavor Intertest Abend-AID and Control-M.

• Familiarity with MQ is a plus.

• 7 years of work history in Financial Services or Wealth Management domain preferred.

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Analysis Design Development Testing and Production deployment.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Qualifications:

• MCA / / Any Graduate with 1116 years of relevant experience.

Additional Details:

• Work Mode: Onsite (Westlake TX)

• Type of Hire: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

• Experience Range: 1016 Years