Air InfoSec

Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Air InfoSec

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $46 - $56 per hour

About the role

  • Develop and maintain IMS/application mainframe applications, including batch and online programs, in a COBOL/CICS environment.
  • Analyze existing batch programs and translate technical findings and business rules into clear, business-friendly requirements documentation.
  • Diagram and document batch program flows to enhance understanding of overall processing logic and dependencies.
  • Review and evaluate business systems and user needs, then design software solutions that improve operational efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and apply industry-standard methodologies to reengineer workflows using technology.
  • Read and interpret job schedules in Job Track and document those schedules by program groupings.
  • Perform solution analysis, including cost-benefit, ROI, and build-vs.-buy evaluations as applicable.
  • Apply knowledge of hierarchical and relational database structures to support application design and maintenance.
  • Document user requirements and system functionalities to support ongoing development and modernization initiatives.
  • Present research findings in business terms to facilitate requirements development across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience.
  • 5 years of experience developing and maintaining IMS/application mainframe applications in enterprise environments.
  • 5 years of experience with CICS and BMS.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience with COBOL, CICS, JCL, REXX, ISPF, and File-Aid or a similar product.
  • Strong ability to analyze batch programs, document processing flows, and translate technical findings into business-friendly requirements.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5 years of hands-on experience with Mark IV.
  • 5 years of experience with ISPF and other IBM mainframe utilities.
  • 5 years of experience with File-Aid.
  • 3 years of experience with Expediter.
  • 3 years of experience with JCL.
  • 3 years of experience with IMS and VSAM.
  • 3 years of experience reading legacy code, identifying embedded business rules, and modifying programs based on user requirements.
  • Experience reading Job Track schedules and documenting program groupings and dependencies.
  • Oil and Gas industry experience.
  • Texas residency is preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
COBOLCICSJCLREXXISPFFile-AidMark IVIMSVSAMbatch program analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingrequirements development
Certifications
Bachelor's degree