GLOSS Mainframe Developer

@ PB consulting
PB consultingpbconsulting.com

GLOSS Mainframe Developer

Kearny, New Jersey
Posted today

About the job

A leading company in enterprise solutions seeking a Mainframe Developer to support and enhance mainframe applications, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance in critical financial services environments.

Requirements

  • 10+ years mainframe application support
  • Expertise in COBOL, GLOSS, DB2, JCL
  • Experience with CICS, VSAM, MQ
  • Knowledge of application architecture
  • Strong troubleshooting skills

Qualifications

  • Proven mainframe development experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in Agile teams
  • Knowledge of SQL performance tuning

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with 10+ years of experience in mainframe application development, enhancement, and production support. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in COBOL, GLOSS, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and IBM MQ, with experience supporting both online and batch applications.

Required Skills
  • 10+ years of experience in Mainframe application development and support.
  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL LE, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, and online/batch programming.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and implementing changes in GLOSS and other Mainframe applications.
  • Strong understanding of Mainframe application architecture, development, and maintenance.
  • Experience with DB2 development, SQL, and performance optimization.
  • Proficiency with File Manager and IBM Debug Tool.
  • Strong experience with IBM MQ / IBM WBE.
  • Experience with unit testing and integration testing.
  • Ability to troubleshoot application, CICS, DB2, and MQ-related issues.
  • Experience working with distributed teams and Agile environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Financial Services experience is preferred but not required.
Preferred Skills
  • Knowledge of TMON for CICS for performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of BMC MainView for DB2 performance monitoring.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, and VSAM.
  • Develop and implement application changes for GLOSS and other Mainframe systems.
  • Perform impact analysis, coding, unit testing, and integration testing.
  • Troubleshoot application, CICS, DB2, and MQ-related issues.
  • Provide production support and perform root cause analysis for incidents.
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and support teams to deliver quality solutions.
  • Monitor and optimize application performance using appropriate tools and best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews, deployments, and technical documentation.
  • Follow established development standards, processes, and governance requirements.
  • Support applications in an Agile and distributed team environment.
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