Mainframe Developer

Job Title: Maineframe Developer

Duration: 6 Months (Remote)

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204

Pay Rate: $80/hour W2

Interview: Either Web Cam or In Person Interview

Client: State of Iowa

Required Skills (3 Years must)

• COBOL programming
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• VSAM datasets, indexing, REPRO/DEFINE utilities
• IDMS database development and support
• Batch processing development and support
• Flat file design and parsing
• Data transformation and interface mapping
• GDG management and dataset lifecycle administration
• FTP/SFTP processing and troubleshooting
• File transfer automation
• Scheduling tools such as: CA7, Control-M, Equivalent enterprise scheduling platforms
• Legacy system modernization experience
• Multi-system data integration and interface support
• Technical specification interpretation
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Data mapping and transformation logic
• Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, and batch processing.
• Experience working with IDMS or comparable mainframe database technologies.
• Experience with VSAM datasets and file-processing applications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting application integrations and data exchange processes
• Experience analyzing and modifying legacy systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Child Support Enforcement systems or Human Services programs.
• Experience with eligibility systems, public assistance systems, or government modernization initiatives.
• Experience with large-scale legacy modernization projects.
• Knowledge of production support, release management, and deployment practices.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments.