Mainframe Developer

Our client is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded in 1907. Operating in more than 220 countries and territories, they are committed to moving the world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service and a $100 loan, they now have more than 500,000 users around the globe. They are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. They understand and appreciate their responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.

Responsibilities:

Application Development:

• Write, modify, and debug software programs for mainframe applications.
• Use programming languages like COBOL, Assembler, and PL/I to create efficient and reliable code.

System Integration:

• Integrate mainframe applications with other systems and platforms using middleware like CICS and MQ Series.
• Collaborate with other developers and IT professionals to ensure seamless integration.

Database Management:

• Design and develop database structures using mainframe database systems like DB2 and IMS.
• Write SQL queries and stored procedures to interact with mainframe databases.

Batch Processing:

• Develop and maintain batch processing jobs using JCL (Job Control Language) for scheduled and automated tasks.

Debugging and Troubleshooting:

• Use debugging tools like IBM Debug Tool and Xpediter to identify and fix errors in the code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application functionality and performance.

Requirements:

• SAD - MF COBOL Experience developing with most technologies (examples: front end, APIs-services/backend, database, MQ/Messaging. COBOL, DB2/SQL, CICS, SonarQube). 
• Experience with mainframe software development tools and platforms
• Strong knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 and other mainframe technologies