Mainframe Specialist (COBOL, CICS, IMS/DB)
Location: Delaware, US
Experience Level: Minimum required experience with a strong focus on mainframe technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain applications using COBOL on mainframe systems.
- Manage and optimize IMS/DB and IMS/DC database environments.
- Write and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts for batch processing.
- Ensure efficient transaction processing through CICS functionalities and programming interfaces.
- Perform basic mainframe system administration, including data set management and security.
Required Skills:
- Mainframe Operating Systems:
- In-depth knowledge of IMS/DB and IMS/DC database concepts.
- Strong understanding of CICS system programming.
- Job Control Language (JCL):
- Competency in creating and managing JCL scripts for batch processes.
- Basic knowledge of mainframe administration tasks, including dataset management and security.
Technical Skills Focus:
- Primary Competency: Mainframe Technology
- Primary Skill: CICS System Programming (80%)
- Secondary Competency: Mainframe Engineering
- Secondary Skill: IMS Database Administration (20%)
Screening Questions (Examples):
- Can you describe your experience with COBOL development in a mainframe environment?
- How have you utilized IMS/DB and IMS/DC in your projects?
- Can you share an example of a challenging CICS implementation you handled?
- What is your experience with JCL for managing batch processes?
Other Details:
- Deputation Location: Delaware, US
please send your resume to phani@technovalusa.com
