Mainframe Developer

Trident Consulting

Dearborn, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Agile Programming Methodologies, AllFusion Endevor Change Manager, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Banking Services, Business Operations, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Cobol Programming Language, Computer Science, Compuware Abend-AID Fault Manager, Compuware XPEDITER, Consulting, Data Analysis, Database Design, Debugging Tools, DevOps, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Git, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM Mainframe, IBM Product Family, IBM z-OS Operating System, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Identify Issues, Insurance, Internet Security, JCL (Job Control Language), Jenkins, Mainframe Computer, Messaging Middleware, Microservices, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, REST (Representational State Transfer), SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), SQL (Structured Query Language), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, System Integration (SI), Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Dearborn, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position: Mainframe Developer
Location: Onsite. Dearborn, MI. Only considering local candidates
Contract (C2C/W2)


*Need the Bachelors + Masters (if available) certificates for the profiles*

Job Description
10–15 years of experience in Mainframe development (IBM z/OS environment)
Strong expertise in:
  • COBOL (programming & enhancements)
  • JCL (batch processing and job scheduling)
  • CICS (online transaction processing)
  • DB2 (database design, SQL, performance tuning)
Responsibilities:
  • Experience with VSAM, IMS (optional but preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of batch processing, OLTP systems, and system integration [lamwork.com]
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., Abend-AID, Xpediter) and utilities
  • Experience with change management tools (Endevor, Changeman)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience in Agile / Scrum delivery models
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with modernization initiatives (mainframe to cloud / APIs / microservices)
  • Exposure to integration technologies (MQ, REST/SOAP services)
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, IBM DBB)
  • Experience with scheduling tools like Control-M / CA7
  • Industry domain experience (Automotive / Banking / Insurance preferred)
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Top Skills:
  • COBOL (programming & enhancements)
  • JCL (batch processing and job scheduling)
  • CICS (online transaction processing)
  • DB2 (database design, SQL, performance tuning)

About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.

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