Mainframe Developer

Virtusa•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mainframe Developer to join the technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe application development, batch scheduling, file handling, database integration, ETL processing, and production support. This role requires hands-on expertise in COBOL, DB2, IBM MQ, IBM MVS, Automic or CA7 scheduling tools, and cross-platform data integration involving Oracle, SQL Server, and Unix/Linux environments. The candidate will be responsible for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and support of critical enterprise applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and operational efficiency across mainframe and distributed systems.

Requirements

COBOL Development
Experience in mainframe application development
Batch scheduling
File handling
Database integration
ETL processing
Production support
DB2
IBM MQ
IBM MVS
Automic or CA7 scheduling tools
Cross-platform data integration involving Oracle, SQL Server, and Unix/Linux environments
SFTP-based file transmission processes
SQL queries
Unix/Linux commands and scripting

Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
Develop and support batch processing jobs using Automic or CA7 schedulers.
Work with DB2 databases for query development, data retrieval, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Integrate applications using IBM MQ for messaging and inter-system communication.
Perform mainframe file handling activities including dataset processing, file transfers, and reconciliation.
Support and maintain SFTP-based file transmission processes between internal and external systems.
Develop and execute SQL queries for data validation, analysis, and troubleshooting.
Work within IBM MVS environments for job execution, debugging, and operational support.
Participate in ETL processes involving data extraction, transformation, and loading across systems.
Collaborate with Oracle and SQL Server teams for cross-platform data integration.
Use Unix/Linux commands and scripting for process support, automation, and file operations.
Analyze production incidents, identify root causes, and implement long-term resolutions.
Support release deployments, batch validation, and post-implementation monitoring.
Create and maintain technical design documents, operational procedures, and support documentation.
Work closely with business analysts, QA teams, infrastructure teams, and application support teams.