US_East | Application Consultant - Mainframe ...
SysMind Tech - Chicago, IL
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Description: "Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential Submit candidates under their legal name and use only Client template" PLEASE SUBMIT CVS IN FG WITH COMPLETE HOME ADDRESS Role Name: Cards Mainframe & Unix Developer Location: Chicago Start date: 2026-02-09 Background check MANDATORY Request ID (R2D2): JCTXXC "Due to additional onboarding requirements, a meet and greet is required for all new hires. Candidates must be willing to go to the closest Client, Client, or onsite location as indicated by project team to meet with a Client team member prior starting their assignment. If the candidate is not local, travel covered by Client. If travel is involved and after selection the candidate declines the offer, costs will be paid by vendor and not Client." JOB DESCRIPTION: "Job Description Mainframe Unix Developer 4-8 Years Experience We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL JCL DB2 VSAM and Unix Shell Scripting The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing supporting and optimizing mainframe applications building automation scripts managing backend integration workflows and ensuring reliability across production and batch systems This role requires strong technical skills problemsolving capabilities and the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams Key Responsibilities Mainframe Development Support Develop enhance and maintain applications using COBOL JCL VSAM and DB2 Troubleshoot debug and resolve mainframe application issues across development testing and production environments Optimize JCL COBOL programs and DB2 queries to improve system performance and efficiency Support daily batch processing ensure job success and resolve job abends promptly Unix Shell Scripting Backend Integration Develop and maintain UnixLinux Shell Scripts for automation batch scheduling and system integrations Ensure seamless integration between Unixbased automation and mainframe backend systems Troubleshoot and enhance existing scripts improving stability and execution performance Database PLSQL Development Develop and maintain PLSQL procedures functions packages and triggers Perform SQL tuning and optimize database queries for performance Integrate personll scripts with relational databases Oracle DB2 MySQL or similar Production Support Performance Optimization Monitor scheduled jobs resolve production incidents and ensure overall batch stability Conduct rootcause analysis RCA and implement permanent fixes Enhance performance of scripts jobs and database queries through continuous tuning Collaboration Documentation Work closely with stakeholders to gatperson requirements and translate them into scalable solutions Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with QA business and support teams Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs support guides and system documentation Required Technical Skills Strong handson experience in Mainframe technologies COBOL JCL VSAM DB2 Solid expertise in UnixLinux Shell Scripting Strong SQL and PLSQL skills procedures functions triggers packages Experience integrating personll scripts with relational databases Strong debugging analytical and problemsolving skills Good understanding of batch processing and automation workflows Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Preferred Good to Have Experience in banking cards or financial services domains Experience with ticketing tools and production support processes Familiarity with Git CICD pipelines or DevOps practices Knowledge of Python or Java for extended automation or backend integrations Additional mainframe skills such as o COBOL PLI Assembler CC o CICS IMS and system administration on DB2CICSIMS o REXX scripting for automation and migration tasks Strong troubleshooting skills for IBM mainframe productrelated issues 09/02/2026-31/10/2026" Current Location: (City, State & Zip Code): Home location: Relocate: Bill Rate: CTH After 3 Months: Travelling Availability: Availability to Start: Phone/Mobile Number: Skype ID: Email Address: Visa Type: Visa Expiration Date: In process of getting a green card?: Hiring Status: Are you working directly with the contractor's visa holder: If not indicate # of layers and name of the company: Indicate if the Candidate has worked in CG before and project details along with manager's name: Ex-Client Employee: LinkedIn Account: (MANDATORY) Time slots for an interview (consider 3 to 5 days of availability for faster coordination): Contractor approved to share its resume to client: Skills summary: Resumes will be rejected for the following reasons: - Different format - Missing details in comments section -Missing text box in the header -Photo ID included containing personal information otperson than legal name and photo Only visas accepted are H1B, L2 EAD, H4 EAD, AOS EAD. Permanent residents and green card holders. TN visas only if the contractor lives in US. (if CTH role, only USC and GC holders) Renata Abigail De Anda External Resource Manager (ERM) | SubCo Staffing Center Client North America | Guatemala Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Named Job Posting? (if Yes - needs to be approved by SCSC) Additional Details Global Grade : C Named Job Posting? (if Yes - needs to be approved by SCSC) : No Remote work possibility : No Global Role Family : 60234 (P) SAAS and SW Packages Development & Integration Global Technical Skills Family : 6228 (T) Mainframe Development Technologies Local Role Name : Cards Mainframe & Unix Developer Local Skills : Enter detailed local skills if needed Languages Required: : English
Created: 2026-03-04