Mainframe Sr Engineer

Design code test and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL JCL DB2 IMS DBDC CICS VSAM and IBM MQ
Develop and support batch and online processes including job streams transaction systems and message driven programs Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications Participate in the full software development lifecycle SDLC including design development testing deployment and support Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions including root cause analysis and corrective action planning Optimize mainframe code and database access for performance and scalability Work with system analysts QA testers and infrastructure teams to ensure system integrity and quality Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of technical designs codebases and processes Support production jobs and on call troubleshooting as required Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience 3 to 8 years of hands on experience with the following mainframe technologies COBOL batch and online JCL Job Control Language CICS Customer Information Control System DB2 and or IMS DB VSAM Virtual Storage Access Method IMS DC Transaction Management IBM MQ Message Queueing Familiarity with tools such as TSO ISPF File AID Abend AID and version control such as Endevor or Changeman Strong analytical and debugging skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams