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Lorven Technologies Inc. · 8 hours ago

Lead Mainframe Developer (COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS)

positionOmaha, NE
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date15+ years exp
Lorven Technologies Inc. is seeking a skilled Lead Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS. The role involves building, enhancing, and supporting mission-critical batch and online systems while collaborating with business and cross-functional tech teams to deliver reliable solutions on IBM z/OS platforms.
SoftwareInformation Technology
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Naveen P
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL (batch and online), DB2, JCL, and CICS
Analyze business requirements, produce HLD/LLD, and deliver clean, well-documented code
Build and optimize DB2 SQL (static/dynamic), including performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
Create and manage JCL for batch processing; troubleshoot abends and performance issues
Develop and maintain CICS transactions, BMS maps, and handle conversational/non-conversational flows
Perform unit/integration testing, support UAT, and drive production deployments with proper change control
Troubleshoot incidents (ABEND-AID/FAULT Analyzer logs, SMF data), perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes
Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and SRE teams for CI/CD (where applicable) and environment management
Produce technical documentation and contribute to knowledge base and runbooks
Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data privacy standards (e.g., masking, access controls)
Participate in on-call rotation and release weekends as needed

Qualification

COBOLDB2JCLCICSVSAMAgile/ScrumDebugging toolsChange management toolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

[15+] years of hands-on experience with COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS on IBM z/OS
Strong knowledge of VSAM, PS/PO datasets, file handling, and batch scheduling basics (e.g., CA-7/Control-M exposure)
Proficiency in DB2 concepts (normalization, indexing strategies, locking, plans/packages, RUNSTATS/REBIND)
Experience with debugging tools (e.g., XPEDITER/InterTest, ABEND-AID, Fault Analyzer)
Familiar with change management tools (e.g., Endevor, Changeman, ISPF/PDS editors)
Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, code reviews, and quality gates
Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work with business stakeholders

Preferred

MQ (good to have)
Git/ISPW/Zowe (nice-to-have)

Company

Lorven Technologies Inc.

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Lorven Technologies, Inc. is a highly recognized provider of professional technology consultancy in the US.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Plainsboro, New Jersey, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://lorventech.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lorven Technologies Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (11)
2023 (13)
2022 (14)
2021 (12)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bala Shan
Chief Executive Officer
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