Mainframe Developer

We are looking for a skilled Mainframe Developer with strong experience in mainframe technologies and Java development to support a key Retirement Planning platform for a leading Wealth Management firm operating within a broker-dealer model. In this role, you will focus primarily on new feature development while also providing production support for business-critical applications. You will leverage technologies including COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, and Java, troubleshoot complex production issues, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.

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Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe-based applications supporting retirement planning capabilities
• Deliver new development initiatives while providing production support for existing applications and services
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve mainframe job failures, abends, and performance-related issues
• Develop and maintain solutions utilizing COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, and Java technologies
• Monitor and support batch processing workflows, scheduling activities, and operational processes
• Leverage IT Service Management and problem management practices to ensure effective incident resolution and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, and support teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
• Participate in project interviews, technical discussions, and implementation planning activities

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, and Java development
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve common mainframe job abends and production issues
• Experience working with mainframe job schedulers and batch processing environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to IT Service Management processes and operational support practices
• Hands-on experience with problem management tools, preferably ServiceNow
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Ability and willingness to work from the office occasionally as required
• Completion of a project interview is required

Nice to have

• Experience with CICS development and support
• Knowledge of or experience with Assembler, IDMS, and IMS environments
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools such as EXPEDITOR
• Knowledge of mainframe tools including ABENDAID, TELON, and FileAid
• Experience with ISPW, Topaz, and Compuware toolsets
• ITIL certification