Lead Mainframe Developer

Anchor Software LLC

9h•Remote

About The Position

Anchor Software is a forward-thinking technology company specializing in enterprise-grade solutions and legacy system optimization. We help organizations maintain and modernize mission-critical mainframe environments while integrating with modern technologies. Our focus is on performance, reliability, and long-term scalability. We’re looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer who can take ownership of complex systems, lead technical direction, and help bridge traditional mainframe infrastructure with modern development practices. As a Lead Mainframe Developer, you will be responsible for the architecture, development, and optimization of IBM mainframe systems. You’ll play a key role in both maintaining legacy applications and driving modernization efforts, including integration with distributed systems and newer technologies.

Requirements

Advanced experience with CICS (Customer Information Control System)
Advanced experience with TSO/ISPF
Advanced experience with JCL (Job Control Language)
Advanced experience with VSAM
Strong programming experience in Assembler / HLASM
Strong programming experience in C and C++ (especially in mainframe or systems-level integrations)
Deep understanding of z/OS architecture and environments
Experience with IBM utilities (DFSORT, IDCAMS, IEBCOPY, etc.)
Strong debugging, performance tuning, and system-level troubleshooting skills
Proven leadership experience in a mainframe development environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with DB2, IMS, or other mainframe databases
Familiarity with API enablement or mainframe modernization tools
Exposure to hybrid architectures (mainframe + cloud/distributed systems)
Understanding of DevOps practices in legacy environments

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications.
Develop and support both batch and online systems (CICS environments).
Write, modify, and optimize JCL for batch processing and job scheduling.
Work with VSAM datasets and manage data access strategies.
Develop and maintain low-level system components using Assembler (HLASM).
Utilize IBM utilities for system operations, data management, and optimization.
Integrate mainframe systems with external applications using modern languages like C and C++.
Troubleshoot system issues, optimize performance, and ensure high availability.
Mentor developers and enforce coding standards and best practices.