Mainframe Developer with IMS DB Experience - Wilmington, DE - Onsite Opportunity

Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mainframe Developer – Wilmington, DE - Complete Onsite for one of our clients.

Position: Mainframe Developer with IMS DB / DC

Location: Wilmington, DE (Onsite Opportunity)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, and IBM MQ.
• Develop and support batch and online processes, including job streams, transaction systems, and message-driven programs.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Optimize mainframe code and database access for performance and scalability.
• Work with system analysts, QA testers, and infrastructure teams to ensure system integrity and quality.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of technical designs, codebases, and processes.
• Support production jobs and on-call troubleshooting as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–8 years of hands-on experience with the following mainframe technologies:
  • COBOL (batch and online)
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • CICS (Customer Information Control System)
  • DB2 and/or IMS DB
  • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)
  • IMS DC (Transaction Management)
  • IBM MQ (Message Queueing)
• Familiarity with tools such as TSO/ISPF, File-AID, Abend-AID, and version control (e.g., Endevor or Changeman).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good communication skills for collaboration with business analysts and QA teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mainframe modernization or integration with distributed/cloud systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices or tools in the mainframe environment.
• Exposure to agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience in banking, insurance, or other high-volume transaction systems.

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)

About Arthur Grand Technologies:

Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company.

At Arthur Grand Technologies, we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with challenging, interesting work, market-relevant benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have the necessary qualifications, and are excited to join a dynamic team.

Thank you for considering Arthur Grand Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Richard Tucker

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

www.arthurgrand.com

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.