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Mainframe Developer Contractor: 10+ years (Expert)

Apolis

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
Change Management, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Processing, IBM DB2, IBM z-OS Operating System, IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Management, JCL (Job Control Language), Java, Mainframe Computer, On Call, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Root Cause Analysis, Schedule Development, Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
5 days ago
Mainframe Developer
Contract to Hire
Onsite 5x/wk Malvern, PA
Rate range - $60-65/hour on W2

Mainframe Production Support professional to maintain and support batch processing across the mainframe environment. Requires hands-on experience with COBOL, DB2, and JCL, plus working knowledge of Java a strong plus for hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities
• Execute, monitor, and troubleshoot daily/nightly batch jobs to meet SLA windows
• Provide production support, including incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution
• Maintain and enhance COBOL programs for defect fixes and small changes
• Support DB2 batch processing and resolve data issues
• Manage job scheduling, restarts/reruns, and coordination with tools like Control-M or CA7
• Support critical production incidents, including on-call/off-hours coverage
• Document runbooks, known issues, and resolution steps
• Partner with application, database, and infrastructure teams to drive permanent fixes
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end batch cycles
• Participate in change management and release activities
Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in mainframe production support with COBOL, DB2, and JCL
• Strong knowledge of batch processing, job scheduling, and z/OS
• Experience with incident management, RCA, and production troubleshooting
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Control-M or CA7
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure

Preferred Qualifications
• Java experience
• ITSM/ServiceNow and ITIL familiarity

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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