Mainframe Developer, COBOL & DB2 at Zettalogix
Overview
Owns mainframe design and support for critical applications at scale. Works within a hybrid environment with on-site and remote coordination. Collaborates with cross functional teams on development, testing, and production support. Brings discipline with legacy systems while enabling modernization efforts. This role stands out by blending traditional mainframe skills with modern testing and debugging practices.
What You'll Do5
- 1Build and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL and CICS to ensure reliable production support
- 2Design and execute tests, diagnose issues, and implement fixes in DB2 and IDMS to DB2 migrations
- 3Lead debugging efforts across batch and online programs to reduce incident resolution time
- 4Collaborate with QA and operations to validate changes before deployment
- 5Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to sustain team capabilities
Requirements5
- 1COBOL development experience on mainframe
- 2Experience with CICS online transaction processing
- 3Proficiency with DB2 and data migrations (IDMS to DB2)
- 4Familiarity with information builders FOCUS
- 5Strong debugging and testing skills on mainframe environments
Salary Insight
$83 - $98k per year
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