Mainframe Technical Specialist - Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS
Posted 2 weeks ago by HCL America Inc.
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The Technical Specialist in Mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and CICS is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications while ensuring system stability and performance. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and involves troubleshooting technical issues. The position also demands flexibility for non-traditional work hours to support on-call resolutions. Strong communication skills and the ability to learn new technologies are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain mainframe applications using Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and CICS technologies.
- Collaborate with other teams to analyze and address technical issues related to mainframe systems.
- Design and implement enhancements and modifications to existing mainframe applications.
- Perform testing and debugging of mainframe programs to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Monitor the performance of mainframe systems and optimize as required.
- Provide technical support and expertise to internal teams as needed.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and mainframe CICS programming languages.
- Strong understanding of mainframe architecture and technologies.
- Experience in designing and developing mainframe applications.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
HCL Tech
Job Summary
The Technical Specialist in Mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, Mainframe CICS will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using various technologies. The role involves ensuring the stability and performance of mainframe systems while collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Job Description
- Good experience in IBM Mainframe (z/OS) areas
- Good knowledge in IBM COBOL, JCL, File Systems
- Good experience in maintaining and developing applications in COBOL
- Experience in IMS database is preferred
- Experience with support and system administration activities
- Good communication and manage client interactions
- Having experience or ability to learn new areas like Micro Focus, MQ, VPSX, PCX, Autosys etc.
- Experience in Python and .net is beneficial
- Preference for the people in pacific time or mountain time as the batch applications run during the evening
- Resolve customer satisfaction issues and respond on-time to customer queries
- Flexible to support non-traditional work hours for on call support and resolution
- Good Analytical skills with right professional attitude
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain mainframe applications using cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and cics technologies.
- Collaborate with other teams to analyze and address technical issues related to mainframe systems.
- Design and implement enhancements and modifications to existing mainframe applications.
- Perform testing and debugging of mainframe programs to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Monitor the performance of mainframe systems and optimize as required.
- Provide technical support and expertise to internal teams as needed.
Skill Requirements
- Proficiency in mainframe cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and mainframe cics programming languages.
- Strong understanding of mainframe architecture and technologies.
- Experience in designing and developing mainframe applications.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Good to have Skills
Python
Other Requirements