Cards Mainframe Developer

eTeam Inc.

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Automation, Banking Services, Business Support, Cobol Programming Language, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Database Optimization, Database Programming, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Documentation, Financial Services, Git, Home Automation, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Identify Issues, JCL (Job Control Language), Java, Mainframe Computer, MySQL, Oracle Database, Oracle PL-SQL, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Query Optimization, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Writing, Testing, Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Role Name: Cards Mainframe Developer
Location: Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Description Mainframe Developer 26 Years Experience
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL JCL DB2 VSAM and Unix Shell Scripting The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing supporting and optimizing mainframe applications building automation scripts managing backend integration workflows and ensuring reliability across production and batch systems This role requires strong technical skills problemsolving capabilities and the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams

Key Responsibilities
Mainframe Development Support
Develop enhance and maintain applications using COBOL JCL VSAM and DB2
Troubleshoot debug and resolve mainframe application issues across development testing and production environments
Optimize JCL COBOL programs and DB2 queries to improve system performance and efficiency
Support daily batch processing ensure job success and resolve job abends promptly
Unix Shell Scripting Backend Integration
Develop and maintain UnixLinux Shell Scripts for automation batch scheduling and system integrations
Ensure seamless integration between Unixbased automation and mainframe backend systems
Troubleshoot and enhance existing scripts improving stability and execution performance
Database PLSQL Development
Develop and maintain PLSQL procedures functions packages and triggers
Perform SQL tuning and optimize database queries for performance
Integrate shell scripts with relational databases Oracle DB2 MySQL or similar
Production Support Performance Optimization
Monitor scheduled jobs resolve production incidents and ensure overall batch stability
Conduct rootcause analysis RCA and implement permanent fixes
Enhance performance of scripts jobs and database queries through continuous tuning
Collaboration Documentation
Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with QA business and support teams
Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs support guides and system documentation

Required Technical Skills
Strong handson experience in Mainframe technologies COBOL JCL VSAM DB2
Solid expertise in UnixLinux Shell Scripting
Strong SQL and PLSQL skills procedures functions triggers packages
Experience integrating shell scripts with relational databases
Strong debugging analytical and problemsolving skills
Good understanding of batch processing and automation workflows
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Preferred Good to Have
Experience in banking cards or financial services domains
Experience with ticketing tools and production support processes
Familiarity with Git CICD pipelines or DevOps practices
Knowledge of Python or Java for extended automation or backend integrations
Additional mainframe skills such as
o COBOL PLI Assembler CC
o CICS IMS and system administration on DB2CICSIMS
o REXX scripting for automation and migration tasks
Strong troubleshooting skills for IBM mainframe productrelated issues

About the Company

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eTeam Inc.

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
www.eteaminc.com