Mainframe Systems Programer

About the role

Support migration activities for existing mainframe applications, databases, files, and batch processing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyse existing mainframe applications, databases, files, and batch processing workflows to support migration activities.
• Create, modify, and support JCL required for data extracts, file transfers, conversion processing, and migration testing.
• Develop and execute data validation and reconciliation procedures to ensure data integrity throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot batch failures, abends, data discrepancies, and performance issues related to migration processing.
• Collaborate with database administrators, architects, business analysts, and project teams to define migration requirements and resolve technical challenges.
• Create technical documentation, migration runbooks, implementation procedures, and production support documentation.
• Participate in migration testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and production implementation activities.
• Provide production support during migration cutover and post-implementation stabilization periods.
• Identify opportunities for automation using CLIST, REXX, File-AID, and other mainframe utilities.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise change management, security, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Mainframe Development experience.
• Expert-level COBOL programming experience.
• Strong JCL development and troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive IMS Database experience.
• Experience with BMC Utilities for IMS.
• Experience developing large-scale data extracts and conversion processes.
• Strong understanding of FTP/SFTP file transfer methodologies.
• Prior experience with legacy modernization or cloud migration projects.
• Experience supporting financial services, insurance, healthcare, or government mainframe environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with File-AID.
• Experience with EZtrieve.
• Experience with CLIST and REXX automation.
• Prior experience with legacy modernization or cloud migration projects.
• Experience supporting financial services, insurance, healthcare, or government mainframe environments.

Skills

• Ability to quickly assess complex legacy environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and deliver high-quality migration solutions under tight timelines.

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