Mainframe Developer; Cobol, JCL, IMS DBA - Phoenix, AZ; Onsite

Mainframe Developer (COBOL, JCL, IMS DBA) – Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Candidate Only

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with expertise in COBOL, JCL, and IMS DBA to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe application development, database administration, and system optimization. Experience with IMS DC and CICS is a plus.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL and JCL.
• Perform IMS database administration tasks, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Design and implement batch processing solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, backup, and recovery processes for IMS databases.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to analyze business requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Monitor system performance and optimize mainframe applications for efficiency.
• Provide support for incident resolution and problem management.
• Document system configurations, workflows, and technical procedures.

• Strong hands‑on experience with COBOL, JCL, and IMS DBA.
• Expertise in mainframe database administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of mainframe utilities and debugging tools.
• Ability to write and optimize complex JCL scripts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Experience with IMS DC and CICS for transaction processing.
• Exposure to modern mainframe tools and technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications in Mainframe or IMS DBA (a plus).