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Call Quest Solution · 11 hours ago

Mainframe COBOL Programmer

Call Quest Solution is seeking an experienced Mainframe COBOL Programmer to join a critical enterprise systems team. This role focuses on the design, development, enhancement, and support of complex mainframe applications that support core business operations.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance applications using COBOL, CICS, ADABAS, VSAM, and IBM JCL
Build and maintain complex automated solutions and application performance monitoring
Perform unit testing and system testing to ensure high-quality deliverables
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system designs
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements
Analyze, debug, and resolve application defects
Support nightly batch processing and troubleshoot batch failures
Follow SDLC standards and best practices for mainframe batch and online processing
Prepare technical documentation, work plans, and enhancement roadmaps
Provide technical performance projections and implementation planning
Support application maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements

Qualification

COBOL programmingCICSADABASVSAMIBM JCLMainframe processingSDLC methodologiesApplication supportAnalytical skillsWillingness to learnProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsCustomer-focused mindsetCollaboration skillsRelationship-building skillsCreative problem-solving

Required

Strong experience with COBOL programming
Strong experience with CICS
Strong experience with ADABAS
Strong experience with VSAM
Strong experience with IBM JCL
Experience in Mainframe batch and online processing environments
Experience in Application operational support and ITIL-based processes
Experience in SDLC and CMMI-based development methodologies
Experience in Unit, system, and integration testing
Experience in Data processing system design
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities
Strong documentation and technical writing abilities
Customer-focused mindset with strong service orientation
Ability to collaborate across teams and departments
Strong relationship-building skills
Ability to apply creative and effective solutions to business problems
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies, platforms, and tools

Preferred

Experience with IT audit procedures and compliance processes
Familiarity with software testing tools
Experience preparing flowcharts, workplans, and system documentation
Exposure to emerging mainframe modernization tools and technologies

Company

Call Quest Solution

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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