Mainframe Developer

We are looking for Mainframe Developer for our client in Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Mainframe Developer

Job Location: Jersey City, NJ

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $50hr - $55hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Strong experience in MText / MetaText document composition tool.
• Hands-on with COBOL.
• Hands-on with JCL.
• Hands-on with DB2.
• CICS (optional but preferred).
• Good understanding of mainframe file structures (VSAM, flat files).
• Batch processing and scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M).
• Debugging and problem-solving skills on mainframe.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain MText (MetaText) templates for document generation (letters, statements, notices).
• Work on mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into MText layouts and logic.
• Debug and resolve production issues related to document formatting and generation.
• Perform unit testing and support system integration testing (SIT) and UAT.
• Optimize batch processing jobs for efficiency.
• Collaborate with business analysts and QA teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with document composition tools (e.g., SmartCOMM, Exstream, etc.).
• Knowledge of banking/insurance domain.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.

Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail (especially in document formatting).
• Communication & collaboration skills.

Education and Experience:

• Typically 3 to 8 years in Mainframe development.
• At least 1 to 2 years hands-on MText experience.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities