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Mainframe Developer _ COBOL & JCL

ClifyX, INC

Mclean, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, AllFusion Endevor Change Manager, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Business Analysis, Cobol Programming Language, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Credit Union, Customer Relations, Database Technology, Debugging Skills, Embedded SQL, Failure Analysis, Financial Systems, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM Mainframe, IBM Mainframe Operating System, IBM z-OS Operating System, JCL (Job Control Language), Loans, Mainframe Computer, Maintain Compliance, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Syncsort, System Test, Team Player, Testing, Transaction Processing/Management, Unit Test, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mclean, VA
POSTED
20 days ago

Mainframe Developer COBOL & JCL

  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL (Batch & Online)
  • Proficient in JCL including job scheduling, utilities, and restart/recovery
  • Experience with IBM z/OS Mainframe environment
  • Good working knowledge of CICS for online transaction processing
  • Strong experience with DB2 (SQL, embedded SQL, performance tuning)
  • Familiarity with VSAM (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS)
  • Experience with File Handling, Sort utilities (DFSORT/SYNCSORT)
  • IBM/Mainframe or Financial Systems related certifications

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL (Batch & Online)
  • Proficient in JCL including job scheduling, utilities, and restart/recovery
  • Experience with IBM z/OS Mainframe environment
  • Good working knowledge of CICS for online transaction processing
  • Strong experience with DB2 (SQL, embedded SQL, performance tuning)
  • Familiarity with VSAM (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS)
  • Experience with File Handling, Sort utilities (DFSORT/SYNCSORT)
  • Understanding of Mainframe Job Scheduling tools (CA-7, Control-M, or equivalent)
  • Experience in incident analysis, debugging, and production support
  • Knowledge of BFSI domain, especially banking/credit union systems (Accounts, Loans, Payments preferred)
  • Exposure to Change & Configuration Management tools (Endevor, Changeman, ISPW)
  • Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and waterfall methodologies

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL/JCL-based mainframe applications
  • Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into robust mainframe solutions
  • Perform unit testing, system testing support, and bug fixes
  • Handle batch job monitoring, performance tuning, and failure analysis
  • Support production releases, incident resolution, and root cause analysis
  • Work closely with Business Analysts, QA teams, and onshore/offshore stakeholders
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and compliance requirements
  • Participate in application modernization, optimization, and documentation initiatives
  • Provide knowledge transition and mentoring to junior team members when required

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing environments
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced BFSI environment
  • Good stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Willingness to support critical production issues and work across time zones when needed

About the Company

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ClifyX, INC

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