Mainframe Systems Programmer
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Crossfire Consulting Corp
Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Database Engineering, Backend Developer, Software Engineer, Computer Software / Middleware
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mainframe Systems Programmer
Contract Length: 1 year
Location: New York, NY
Work Setup: Remote, Hybrid, or On-site
Our client is seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer to support, enhance, and modernize mission-critical applications used for field operations, payroll, reporting, crew scheduling, and regulatory compliance. This role combines production support, application development, systems integration, and large-scale data migration.
Mainframe Systems Programmer Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance legacy mainframe applications supporting critical management systems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot batch jobs, interfaces, workflows, and production issues.
- Develop and support COBOL programs and JCL processes.
- Load and validate crew schedules while ensuring operational continuity.
- Manage integrations with Kronos, People Soft, enterprise data lakes, and downstream reporting platforms.
- Develop operational, business, and regulatory reports.
- Lead the migration of historical data to a modern replacement platform.
- Validate migrated data for accuracy, completeness, and operational readiness.
- Document system processes, integrations, and workflows while providing knowledge transfer.
- 10+ years of application development experience, preferably in mainframe or legacy enterprise environments.
- 6+ years of hands-on COBOL and JCL experience.
- Strong knowledge of batch processing, data interfaces, system integrations, and production support.
- Proven ability to resolve complex, time-sensitive issues in mission-critical systems.
- Experience developing operational or regulatory reports.
- Strong collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with large-scale data migration or application modernization.
- Transportation, logistics, or crew management systems experience.
- Familiarity with Kronos, People Soft, or similar enterprise platforms.
- Knowledge of FRA Hours of Service or other regulated reporting requirements.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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