Mainframe Analyst

Title: Mainframe Analyst
Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days Onsite, 2 days Remote)
Duration: 4 monthsJob Summary
We are looking for a motivated Mainframe Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have 8+ years' experience in COBOL, CICS, DB2 and are looking for your next career move, apply now. We are looking for a Mainframe Analyst to analyse, maintain, and enhance existing mainframe applications while extracting and documenting business rules.

Key Skills:
COBOL, CICS, DB2, Stored Procedures, JCL, MQ Programs.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse existing COBOL/CICS/DB2/MQ programs to extract and document business logic and rules
• Review batch processing systems, including JCLs and procedures, to document program workflows
• Perform analysis, design, coding, and testing of application code owned by the Application Team
• Support production systems, including maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution
• Develop or modify programs and DB2 stored procedures and perform unit testing
• Collaborate with IT and business units to design and implement technical solutions for case management systems
• Participate in system and usability testing alongside business users
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
• Work under the supervision of the Client Project Manager or designated IT representative

Required:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study
• 8+ years of experience with:
• COBOL/CICS/DB2 coding, testing, and debugging
• IBM OS/JCL (MVS)
• CICS
• IBM DB2
• Developing technical and supporting documentation
• Participating in system and usability testing with users
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience coding complex DB2 stored procedures
• Experience with MQ or APPC/LU 6.2 programming in COBOL-CICS
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Preferred:

• Experience with IDMS/DC to CICS conversions
• Experience with IDMS to DB2 conversions
• Experience with database conversions
• Prior experience supporting case management systems or judiciary-related applications

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting most of the time, with occasional movement for meetings
• Ability to perform repetitive computer tasks using a keyboard, mouse, and monitor