Required Skills: Mainframe Lead Developer with REXX
Job Description
Mainframe Lead Developer with REXX
Southlake, TX(Onsite)
Contract to Hire
Responsibilities:
· Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing our mainframe systems.
· Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
· Manage and optimize databases using DB2 and Datacom.
· Create and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts for batch processing.
· Utilize Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) for data storage and retrieval.
· Schedule and automate jobs using Control-M.
· Troubleshoot and resolve mainframe application issues.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Skills Required:
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
· 08+ years of experience in mainframe technologies – COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues (IBM MQ, Kafka), CICS, Easytrieve, Datacom, SORT utilities.
· 07+ years in scheduling tools such as Control-M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Startool, TOAD, and SPUFI.
· Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Datacom and Control-M.
· Prefer to have REXX and BlueZone experience.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Skills
· Experience with financial services or banking industry.
· Knowledge of mainframe modernization techniques.
· Familiarity with Agile methodologies.