Mainframe Developer

"No C2C - We need only W2 candidates, H1B transfer candidates can apply" Job Title: Mainframe Developer Location: Remote (candidate in New Jersey will be given preference) Duration: 12 Months (Likely to be extended) Visa Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card, H4 EAD, or L2 EAD Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer to support our high-profile healthcare client, Client. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mainframe technologies and a proven track record in developing, maintaining, and enhancing mainframe applications within a complex enterprise environment. Responsibilities: Analyze, design, code, and test mainframe applications to meet business requirements. Perform system maintenance, production support, and enhancements for critical healthcare applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and integration. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently. Prepare and maintain technical documentation. Must-Have Skills: Strong experience with COBOL , JCL , VSAM , DB2 , and CICS . Deep understanding of mainframe batch processing and real-time transaction systems. Expertise in debugging and resolving complex mainframe issues. Familiarity with healthcare EDI standards and claims processing (e.g., ANSI X12, HIPAA). Proficiency in tools such as Endevor , File-AID , and IBM utilities . Knowledge of job scheduling tools like Control-M . Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience working in a healthcare environment, preferably with Client or similar organizations. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA or Confluence . Familiarity with data integration and reporting tools used in healthcare systems. Exposure to cloud modernization strategies for mainframe systems. Basic knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) for interfacing with mainframe systems.