Standard skillset role: mainframe developer must have:
proficiency in cobol for mainframe application development.
solid experience with ims database management (db/dc) and db2 database management.
advanced skills in jcl (job control language) for job scripts and batch processing.
valuable to have:
competency in sql for database queries and optimization.
proficiency in assembler
familiarity with supply systems and the union pacific ecosystem is beneficial.
experience level: senior level, 7+ years of experience in mainframe development
desired profile:
mainframe development expertise: demonstrated mastery of mainframe development fundamentals.
analytical and problem-solving skills: proven ability to analyze complex systems and solve intricate problems effectively.
communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
debugging proficiency: ability to independently debug and resolve application issues.
on-call participation: willingness to participate in monthly on-call schedules to ensure system reliability.
quality assurance: robust commitment to delivering projects with zero defects and maintaining high production standards.