COBOL/DB2 Application Developer

KonnectIT • Chicago, IL

150d

About The Position

We are seeking a COBOL/DB2 Application Developer/Manager with more than six years of experience in enterprise application development and management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in COBOL and DB2, with proven experience maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing mainframe applications critical to business operations. Additional expertise in IMS DB/DC, JCL, and CICS is required for this role.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on expertise in COBOL and DB2.
• Experience with IMS DB/DC, JCL, and CICS in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in designing, coding, testing, and supporting mainframe applications.
• Solid understanding of enterprise application architecture and SDLC.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application and performance issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CA Scheduler or similar job scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of application modernization strategies (e.g., migrating legacy applications to distributed or cloud platforms).
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and tuning in DB2 and CICS environments.
• Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, JCL, and CICS.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot DB2 queries, stored procedures, and batch jobs.
• Support application performance tuning, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Manage batch processing workflows with JCL and CA Scheduler.
• Provide production support and ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and operations to ensure smooth delivery.
• Document technical processes and contribute to system modernization initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level