Legacy Mainframe Programmer

Job Summary

Working remotely on a contract basis, the Legacy Mainframe Application Systems Programmer (Cobol/DB2) will manage COBOL, CICS, and DB2 queries, produce extensive reports, and support application development for an integrated system with a focus on database management and data conversion projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain COBOL and DB2 applications, ensuring compliance with CLIENT IT standards
• Produce reports and data exports while providing status updates and documenting project progress
• Assist in data conversion projects and coordinate database backup and recovery processes

Required qualifications

• Minimum of nine years of experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2 queries, and JCL
• Proficiency in ZOS tools and utilities, including TSO, ISPF, and RACF
• Experience working in complex DB2 environments with multiple subsystems
• Strong skills in SQL query evaluation and tuning
• Ability to collaborate effectively with CLIENT IT teams for database design and requirements gathering