Software Developer – Mainframe Applications

We at Intellyk are seeking a Software Developer with strong expertise in mainframe technologies and a passion for delivering scalable, cloud‑native solutions. This role offers the opportunity to support, enhance, and modernize mission‑critical applications while collaborating across teams to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide L2/L3 production support for critical mainframe applications, ensuring high availability and stability
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application abends, DB2 issues, and CICS/IMS failures
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2
  • Monitor batch jobs, perform restart/recovery, and optimize performance
  • Manage and support online transaction processing through CICS and IMS DC
  • Conduct impact analysis for changes and support enhancements
  • Collaborate with upstream/downstream teams during incidents for timely resolution
  • Participate in release management activities including code reviews, deployments, and validations
  • Drive continuous improvement through performance tuning and process optimization
  • Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence

Additional Skills

  • Strong grasp of design principles and architecture fundamentals
  • Understanding of performance engineering and quality processes
  • Ability to translate functional/non‑functional requirements into system requirements
  • Experience designing and coding complex programs, writing test cases, and working within SDLC and Agile methodologies
  • Awareness of latest technologies and trends, with strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills

Technical & Professional Requirements

  • Primary Skills: Mainframe Technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS, VSAM)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Hands‑on experience in COBOL coding/debugging
  • Proficiency in JCL job setup, scheduling, troubleshooting
  • Solid knowledge of DB2 SQL, performance tuning, utilities
  • Expertise in CICS online transaction processing and debugging
  • Experience with IMS DB / IMS DC transaction flows
  • Strong knowledge of batch and online processing environments
  • Familiarity with production support tools and incident management processes

Why Join Us

  • Innovative Projects: Work on cutting‑edge, cloud‑native solutions that make a real impact.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values knowledge sharing, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration.
  • Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning, certifications, and career advancement are part of our DNA.
  • Work‑Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
  • Global Exposure: Be part of a diverse team solving challenges for clients across industries and geographies.

Benefits

  • Leave: Vacation/paid time off
  • Insurance: Health

About INTELLYK INC.

Intellyk Inc. (“Intellyk”) is one of the fastest growing IT consulting and technology professional services firm built on values with intense social conscious, ethical and is people driven. We at Intellyk are striving to bring out the best quality in consulting, the best standards in practice management and the best ethical values and culture. Moving forward with vision to partner with our customers in their digital transformation journey. Our clients and alliances view us as integral partners in their continuous journey of reaching strategic and business goals through successful implementation of technology solutions. Intellyk offers comprehensive services: assisting clients to identify, design and implement computing solutions focusing on ERP, Quality Assurance (QA Testing), UNIX, Database, Web Administration and Network and System Support Solutions and Administration. With its global mindset and a flexible responsive organization, we are uniquely equipped to offer its clients a variety of services: Project Assessment, Planning & Design, Project Management, Implementation, Product Development, Enhancement & Support Services, Network Solutions and Administration, Deployment Services, Implementation of Quality Assurance, and Product Testing. Intellyk has a strong network of technical professionals to its edge, has unique IT consulting solutions to offer comprehensive and integrated technical solutions to its client base.

Job Category: Onsite / Remote / Hybrid
Job Location: New Jersey

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