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[Remote] Mainframe Developer

Remote Full-time Live

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EDZ Systems is seeking experienced Mainframe Application Developers with expertise in IBM z/OS technologies and COBOL development. The role involves application development, maintenance, production support, and collaboration with teams to deliver scalable solutions in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and support enterprise applications in IBM z/OS environments
  • Design, code, test, and implement enhancements using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS
  • Analyze and resolve production issues, application defects, and performance bottlenecks
  • Support batch processing and job scheduling activities across enterprise systems
  • Develop and maintain DB2 database programs, queries, and data access processes
  • Create and maintain JCL for application execution, batch processing, and system integrations
  • Support application modernization, system upgrades, and deployment activities
  • Work closely with business users, analysts, and technical teams to gather requirements and implement solutions
  • Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and ongoing production support activities
  • Document technical designs, operational procedures, and support processes
  • Support and develop solutions utilizing IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD)
  • Maintain and enhance document archival, retrieval, and reporting systems
  • Support IBM Content Navigator (ICN) integrations and document management workflows
  • Troubleshoot document retrieval, storage, indexing, and reporting issues
  • Work with enterprise document management and content services platforms
  • Support report distribution, archival processes, and data retention requirements

Skills

  • Experience developing and supporting applications in IBM z/OS environments
  • Strong knowledge of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2
  • Experience with enterprise batch processing and scheduling tools
  • Experience supporting production environments and troubleshooting complex application issues
  • Familiarity with IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD), IBM Content Navigator (ICN), or related enterprise content management solutions is highly preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced enterprise environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • COBOL
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • VSAM
  • DB2
  • IBM z/OS
  • CICS
  • Control-M / IBM Scheduling Tools
  • Batch Processing
  • Production Support
  • IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD)
  • IBM Content Navigator (ICN)
  • Document Management Systems
  • Enterprise Reporting and Archival Solutions
  • Streamweaver
  • SQL
  • ServiceNow (SNOW)
  • Jira
  • SharePoint
  • Confluence
  • AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, or similar platforms
  • Application monitoring and performance tuning
  • SDLC methodologies and Agile practices
  • Banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, government, or large enterprise environments
  • Mainframe modernization initiatives
  • Enterprise content management and document archival systems
  • Large-scale production support and application maintenance environments

Company Overview

  • EDZ Systems is a certified minority- woman-owned small business providing software development and strategic consulting services. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://edzsystems.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • EDZ Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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