Mainframe Systems Programmer

Mainframe Systems Programmer
Contract Length: 1 year
Location: New York, NY
Work Setup: Remote, Hybrid, or On-site

Our client is seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer to support, enhance, and modernize mission-critical applications used for field operations, payroll, reporting, crew scheduling, and regulatory compliance. This role combines production support, application development, systems integration, and large-scale data migration.
Mainframe Systems Programmer Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance legacy mainframe applications supporting critical management systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot batch jobs, interfaces, workflows, and production issues.
• Develop and support COBOL programs and JCL processes.
• Load and validate crew schedules while ensuring operational continuity.
• Manage integrations with Kronos, PeopleSoft, enterprise data lakes, and downstream reporting platforms.
• Develop operational, business, and regulatory reports.
• Lead the migration of historical data to a modern replacement platform.
• Validate migrated data for accuracy, completeness, and operational readiness.
• Document system processes, integrations, and workflows while providing knowledge transfer.

Mainframe Systems Programmer Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of application development experience, preferably in mainframe or legacy enterprise environments.
• 6+ years of hands-on COBOL and JCL experience.
• Strong knowledge of batch processing, data interfaces, system integrations, and production support.
• Proven ability to resolve complex, time-sensitive issues in mission-critical systems.
• Experience developing operational or regulatory reports.
• Strong collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Mainframe Systems Programmer Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale data migration or application modernization.
• Transportation, logistics, or crew management systems experience.
• Familiarity with Kronos, PeopleSoft, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of FRA Hours of Service or other regulated reporting requirements.

The Mainframe Systems Programmer will play a key role in maintaining system reliability while supporting a successful transition to a modern technology platform.
We look forward to reviewing your application!

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