Mainframe Developer

Location: Henrico

Mainframe Developer Job#: 3054017

Job Description:

Senior Mainframe Applications Developer

Location:

Henrico, Virginia (Remote)
Alternate

Location:

Richmond, VARole Overview We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Applications Developer to join an experienced team supporting mission-critical systems. This position is a unique opportunity to work directly with a senior subject matter expert prior to their retirement and participate in a structured knowledge transfer process. The selected candidate will assume ownership of a critical suite of applications while helping support ongoing modernization initiatives and mainframe-to-modern-platform migrations.

This is a long-term engagement with a planned duration of multiple years.

Key Responsibilities Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot enterprise mainframe applications on IBM z/OS.Analyze and modify existing COBOL applications and legacy codebases.

Troubleshoot complex production issues to identify the root cause.

Participate in application modernization and migration initiatives.

Analyze application dependencies and integrations between legacy and modern systems.

Support order-to-cash business processes that fall under SOX compliance requirements.

Collaborate with internal development teams, DBAs, storage teams, and other application teams.

Participate in a comprehensive knowledge transfer process with a retiring subject matter expert.

Required Qualifications 7+ years of IBM z/OS Mainframe Development experience.

Advanced experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
* Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.
* Experience maintaining and enhancing existing enterprise applications, including modifying code written by others.
* Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a legacy environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting application modernization initiatives.

Experience with API integrations and system integrations.

Experience with in transportation, trucking, logistics, or supply chain environments.

Familiarity with scheduling and batch processing tools such as CA7, Tidal, or FTP.Work Environment The standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

A preference exists for candidates located in the Richmond, VA area, with the ability for occasional onsite collaboration. Candidates in Virginia or the Mid-Atlantic region will also be considered.

This role includes limited production support responsibilities, with occasional early-morning investigation of batch job issues.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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