eGrove Systems - Mainframe Developer - JCL / CICS

Description : About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mainframe Developer to join our IT team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end software development lifecycle on our core mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability of critical business applications.

This role requires a strong understanding of mainframe technologies and a commitment to following established development and testing protocols.

Key Analysis & Design :

• Interface effectively with business stakeholders and IT teams to thoroughly understand and clarify complex business requirements.
• Translate validated business requirements into formal, detailed technical specifications and application designs.
• Contribute to the technical design of new features and enhancements to existing mainframe applications.

Development & Maintenance :

Testing & Quality Assurance :

Support & Documentation :

Required Proven experience as a Mainframe Developer or similar role.

Technical Skills : Deep proficiency in the following core mainframe technologies :

Programming Languages : COBOL (specifically COBOL / 400 or later)

Job Control : JCL (Job Control Language)

Transaction Processing : CICS (Customer Information Control System)

Data Access : DB2 (Database 2) and SQL

File Systems : VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)

Methodology : Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working in an agile or waterfall environment.

Testing : Experience in developing and executing Unit and Integration tests.

Soft Skills : Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively interact with technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

(ref : hirist.tech)