Mainframe COBOL Developer

UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Mainframe Cobol Developer for a hybrid position in Brooklyn, NY to support enterprise application design, development, and enhancement initiatives within a complex mainframe environment.
Active Linked In preferred. This role is responsible for analyzing business requirements, developing and modifying applications, integrating mainframe and distributed systems, resolving complex design challenges, and supporting ongoing business process improvement efforts through application automation and system optimization.

3 days on site in Brooklyn, NY is required.

UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company focused on delivering enterprise systems and professional services across Application Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Infrastructure, and Systems Architecture. We partner with public and private sector organizations to provide highly skilled technology professionals who drive business transformation and operational excellence.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Group Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Package
• Professional Growth Opportunities

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience developing applications using COBOL for CICS and batch programs.
• Strong experience developing and supporting applications within complex Mainframe environments.
• Superior proficiency with JCL, COBOL, and CICS.
• Experience working with VSAM files and DB2 databases, integrating existing designs with new business requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex and conflicting application design issues.
• Ability to quickly understand and support complex mainframe systems.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience developing applications in IBM VSE Mainframe environments.
• Experience working with stored procedures and SQL Server (MS SQL 2005 or higher).
• Experience utilizing Quik Job utility language.

• Analyze business requirements and design application solutions to support business process improvement initiatives.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications within a Mainframe environment while integrating with distributed systems as required.
• Modify existing applications to improve operational efficiency, system functionality, and business processes.
• Resolve complex and conflicting design issues within enterprise Mainframe applications.
• Execute production data analysis and perform application and data cleanup activities.
• Monitor assigned system processes and ensure reliable application performance.
• Track, document, and report application issues accurately and completely.
• Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot production issues affecting application code modules.
• Escalate risks, issues, and timeline concerns to ensure project deliverables and business objectives are met.
• Support application automation initiatives to streamline business operations and improve system effectiveness.

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.