Mainframe Developer

Mainframe Developer

Location Bentonville AR
Number of days onsite 5 Days
Rate :: 50-55/hr on w2 $60/hr on C2C

Mandatory Areas
Must Have Skills Mainframe Developer
Skill 1 10 Years of exp Overall Mainframe DC2
Skill 2 6 Years of Exp in COBOL JCL VSAM DB2
Skill 3- Retail domain experience is a plus

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong DC2 (Distribution Center) functional knowledge and proven experience in the Retail domain ideally with exposure to large-scale retail environments
This role involves supporting enhancing and modernizing Mainframe-based logistics warehouse management and supply chain systems.

Key Responsibilities
Develop enhance and maintain applications on IBM Mainframe technologies (COBOL JCL VSAM DB2 CICS).
Work on DC2 / Warehousing / Distribution Center applications including inbound/outbound processing order fulfillment shipping and inventory control.
Analyze complex business requirements related to retail distribution and convert them into scalable technical solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues ensuring SLAs and operational stability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams-product owners QA architects and business SMEs across retail operations.
Participate in system modernization and migration efforts (if applicable).
Create technical documentation conduct peer reviews and support deployments.
Optimize Mainframe jobs and improve application performance.
Ensure data integrity compliance and adherence to best practices for retail supply chain systems.

Required Skills & Experience
5 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe technologies:
COBOL JCL VSAM DB2 CICS TSO/ISPF.
Strong functional knowledge of DC2 / Distribution Center processes:
ASN processing pick/pack/ship workflows warehouse inventory replenishment.
Experience working in Retail domain applications
Ability to analyze batch cycles optimize JCL and troubleshoot job failures.
Experience with integration between Mainframe systems and downstream applications (e.g. WMS OMS transportation).
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in production and QA environments.
Excellent communication skills working with global teams