Job Title : Mainframe Developer
Location : Tampa FL (Hybrid)
Duration : 12+ months
Job Description
- Mainframe Application Developer / Solution Architect (L3 Support – Tech lead) Need a highly experienced mainframe developer or solution architect with experience leading a team providing Tier 3 support that includes code enhancements, bug fixes, remediation of vulnerabilities, and platform upgrades (z / OS, DB2, IMS, SAS, and Endevor-related tasks).
- The developer should be able to support Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams who manage daily operations and ensure the system remains stable, available, and functioning 24 / 7.
- This role supports multiple integrated network planning and work administration systems used to plan, provision, dispatch, inventory, and maintain telecom networks. Knowledge of PL / I or Assembler, JCL, REXX, SAS, DB2, IMS, and mainframe compilation flows is required.
Responsibilities
Provide Tier 3 Support for all mainframe OSS applications, including :
Provide code fixes across PL / I, Assembler, COBOL, SAS, REXX, CLIST, and JCL modulesPrepare enhancements and minor functional changesIdentify and remediate vulnerabilities in mainframe modules or JCL flowsPerform analysis of production issues impacting dispatch, inventory, or planning systemsThoroughly test all software changes using approved test suitesSuccessfully build and deploy all software changes through Endevor across multiple regionsDebug and resolve abends using Abend-Aid, Fault Analyzer, or system dumpsSupport DB2 and IMS precompile, bind, and ACBGEN flows as required for code changesAssist the Tier 2 Support team as needed including :
Analyzing and responding to end-user or Tier 1 / Tier 2 developer questions and ticketsAdministering user access to specific batch flows or applications (as necessary)Providing routine system and job stream maintenanceMaintaining system interfaces between different subsystemsEnsuring that nightly and weekly cycles complete successfullyRemediating system overload issues, long-running jobs, or SQL degradationRequirements
Minimum 10-15 years of hands-on experience supporting applications on IBM z / OS and leading a team of developersMinimum 5–7 years of experience in PL / I or COBOL developmentStrong experience with JCL, PROCs, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, and SDSFSolid understanding of DB2 static SQL, precompile, bind, package / plan managementExperience with IMS (DB + DC), including PSB / DBD / ACB generation flowsPrior experience with Endevor or similar mainframe source / version management toolsAbility to analyze load modules, compare source-to-load behavior, and reverse-engineer logic when source is unavailableNice to Have
Experience with telecom OSS / Telecom systemsExperience with SAS on z / OS (report generation, batch execution)Experience with dump reading tools (Abend-Aid, Fault Analyzer)Experience in a high-availability, 24 / 7 operational environmentExperience integrating applications across IMS, DB2, and distributed platformsFamiliarity with NDM / Connect : Direct, MQ, SFTP on mainframe