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Mainframe Developer / Engineer – COBOL, CICS, DB2, z/OS
Location: Westlake, TX (On-site)

ZipStaff is a specialized technology staffing partner connecting skilled professionals with high-impact opportunities at leading financial services organizations.

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer/Engineer to support critical Stock Plan Services applications running on a z/OS mainframe environment. This role involves designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting complex mainframe applications that support equity and stock plan operations for a major financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, MQ-Series, and SQL
• Perform mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning (Strobe, iStrobe, Platinum Detector)
• Support file management, debugging, and job scheduling using tools such as File-AID, Endeavor, Intertest, Abend-AID, and Control-M
• Work within an Agile team to gather requirements, develop solutions, and perform end-to-end testing
• Contribute to application architecture, scalability, and conformance to established standards
• Provide on-site and on-call support as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead technical discussions, and mentor team members
• Support QA readiness, system testing, documentation, and risk management activities

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, MQ-Series, and SQL on z/OS
• Proven experience in mainframe application development, support, and performance tuning
• Experience with mainframe tools such as File-AID, Endeavor, Intertest, Abend-AID, Strobe/iStrobe, and Control-M
• Ability to work in an Agile environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience supporting complex financial or stock plan / equity compensation systems is a strong plus

Location: Westlake, TX – On-site required
Employment Type: Contract (W2)

This is an excellent opportunity to work on mission-critical mainframe applications within a sophisticated financial technology environment while contributing to high-visibility Stock Plan Services platforms.

About ZipStaff
ZipStaff partners with top companies to deliver specialized technology talent. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for our candidates.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your mainframe (COBOL/CICS/DB2) experience.

Pay: $49.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship (now or in the future)?
• Do you have hands-on experience developing applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2 on a z/OS mainframe environment?

Work Location: In person