Mainframe COBOL Developer

Overview

CTG is seeking to fill a Mainframe COBOL Developer position for our client.

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 12 months

Duties:

• Develop, enhance, maintain, and support mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective application solutions.
• Develop and modify batch and online programs in a mainframe environment.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot JCL for application processing and job scheduling.
• Work with VSAM and DB2 databases, including data access, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and support CICS transactions and online processing.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and production support activities.
• Analyze application issues and identify root causes and corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, testers, and other technical teams to deliver quality solutions.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to application changes and processes.

Skills:

• Strong Mainframe COBOL development skills.
• Hands-on experience with JCL.
• Experience working with VSAM files and data structures.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 databases and SQL.
• Experience with CICS and online transaction processing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience:

• Experience developing and supporting applications in a mainframe environment.
• Experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS.
• Experience with application maintenance, enhancements, debugging, testing, and production support.
• Experience working in a structured software development environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!