Mainframe Engineer – Jersey City 1001749
Dexian, Hudson, NY, United States
Mainframe Software Engineer
Employment Type:
Contract‑to‑Hire
Work Model:
Hybrid
Location:
Tampa, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Dallas, TX (hybrid availability required)
Interview Process:
Two rounds
Position Overview
We are seeking a
Mainframe Software Engineer
to design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise mainframe applications. This role involves working closely with architects, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions that support critical business operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong
COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, and MQ
expertise, experience supporting production environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively within Agile delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Design
Serve as a
technical subject matter expert
for one or more enterprise applications
Design, develop, and maintain
COBOL programs
for both batch and online processing within
CICS regions
Contribute to the design and implementation of program components and system enhancements
Research and recommend technical solutions aligned with enterprise standards
Database, Messaging & Integration
Design, optimize, and maintain
DB2 SQL queries and stored procedures
in accordance with performance and standards guidelines
Implement and support
IBM MQ
messaging solutions for secure and reliable inter‑system communication
Support integrations and data flows between mainframe systems and external platforms
Batch Processing & Scheduling
Develop and maintain
JCL scripts
for batch processing and job scheduling
Troubleshoot batch abends and optimize batch performance
Work with enterprise job scheduling tools to ensure timely and reliable execution
Performance, Testing & Production Support
Tune application performance to improve efficiency and reliability
Create and maintain
unit test cases
to validate functional and non‑functional requirements
Support testing, troubleshooting, and
production incident resolution , including root cause analysis
Participate in release management processes, including change package creation and production migration
Collaboration & Delivery
Work closely with Business Analysts to ensure technical designs meet functional requirements
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to identify and deploy optimal hosting environments
Participate in Agile ceremonies, provide effort estimates, and deliver incremental value
Contribute to continuous integration, continuous delivery, and improved delivery practices
Governance, Risk & Professional Development
Align day‑to‑day work with risk and control processes; raise concerns as appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of mainframe technologies and industry trends
Demonstrate curiosity and interest in using
automation or AI‑assisted tools
to improve efficiency
Mentor peers and contribute to a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education
6+ years
of professional experience in mainframe software development
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Technical Skills
COBOL (batch and online)
CICS
DB2 (SQL, performance tuning)
JCL
IBM MQ / MQSeries
Enterprise job schedulers
Agile and SDLC processes
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting large‑scale, mission‑critical systems
Familiarity with performance monitoring and tuning tools
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Interest in automation, modernization, or AI‑enabled development tooling
Key Skills & Competencies
Mainframe Application Development
Enterprise Integration & Messaging
Production Support & Incident Management
Performance Optimization
Agile Collaboration & Continuous Delivery
Strong Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced mainframe engineer with deep technical expertise
Strong problem‑solver who can diagnose and resolve complex issues
Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
Comfortable working in regulated, high‑availability environments
Motivated to continuously learn and improve delivery practices
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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Employment Type:
Contract‑to‑Hire
Work Model:
Hybrid
Location:
Tampa, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Dallas, TX (hybrid availability required)
Interview Process:
Two rounds
Position Overview
We are seeking a
Mainframe Software Engineer
to design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise mainframe applications. This role involves working closely with architects, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions that support critical business operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong
COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, and MQ
expertise, experience supporting production environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively within Agile delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Design
Serve as a
technical subject matter expert
for one or more enterprise applications
Design, develop, and maintain
COBOL programs
for both batch and online processing within
CICS regions
Contribute to the design and implementation of program components and system enhancements
Research and recommend technical solutions aligned with enterprise standards
Database, Messaging & Integration
Design, optimize, and maintain
DB2 SQL queries and stored procedures
in accordance with performance and standards guidelines
Implement and support
IBM MQ
messaging solutions for secure and reliable inter‑system communication
Support integrations and data flows between mainframe systems and external platforms
Batch Processing & Scheduling
Develop and maintain
JCL scripts
for batch processing and job scheduling
Troubleshoot batch abends and optimize batch performance
Work with enterprise job scheduling tools to ensure timely and reliable execution
Performance, Testing & Production Support
Tune application performance to improve efficiency and reliability
Create and maintain
unit test cases
to validate functional and non‑functional requirements
Support testing, troubleshooting, and
production incident resolution , including root cause analysis
Participate in release management processes, including change package creation and production migration
Collaboration & Delivery
Work closely with Business Analysts to ensure technical designs meet functional requirements
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to identify and deploy optimal hosting environments
Participate in Agile ceremonies, provide effort estimates, and deliver incremental value
Contribute to continuous integration, continuous delivery, and improved delivery practices
Governance, Risk & Professional Development
Align day‑to‑day work with risk and control processes; raise concerns as appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of mainframe technologies and industry trends
Demonstrate curiosity and interest in using
automation or AI‑assisted tools
to improve efficiency
Mentor peers and contribute to a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education
6+ years
of professional experience in mainframe software development
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Technical Skills
COBOL (batch and online)
CICS
DB2 (SQL, performance tuning)
JCL
IBM MQ / MQSeries
Enterprise job schedulers
Agile and SDLC processes
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting large‑scale, mission‑critical systems
Familiarity with performance monitoring and tuning tools
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Interest in automation, modernization, or AI‑enabled development tooling
Key Skills & Competencies
Mainframe Application Development
Enterprise Integration & Messaging
Production Support & Incident Management
Performance Optimization
Agile Collaboration & Continuous Delivery
Strong Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced mainframe engineer with deep technical expertise
Strong problem‑solver who can diagnose and resolve complex issues
Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
Comfortable working in regulated, high‑availability environments
Motivated to continuously learn and improve delivery practices
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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