Mainframe CICS/MQ Developer

Job ID: 92238-1
Job Title: Mainframe CICS/MQ Developer
Location: Wilmington, DE
Duration: 6+ months
Rate Range: $45.00 - $50/hour on W2/ C2C (All inclusive)

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe CICS/MQ Developer with 10+ years of experience in Mainframe application development and support. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in CICS, MQ, COBOL, JCL, and DB2, with a proven ability to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-scale applications. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with development standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Mainframe applications using CICS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, and MQ.
• Perform system analysis, technical design, coding, unit testing, and implementation activities.
• Develop and support online (CICS) and batch processing applications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, and system defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, code reviews, and release activities.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and development teams to deliver business solutions.
• Provide accurate effort estimates and status updates for assigned tasks.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, coding standards, and best practices.
• Proactively learn and understand existing systems and business processes.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of Mainframe development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with CICS and IBM MQ.
• Expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Experience with system analysis, design, development, and unit testing.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC processes.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and MS Office.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of J2EE, Web Services, and cloud-based integrations.
• Experience integrating Mainframe applications with AWS environments.
• Domain experience in Retail Banking or Lending.
• Exposure to Mainframe modernization initiatives.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.