Mainframe Developer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) - Public Sector

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Mainframe Developer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) – Public Sector

Location: Calgary, Alberta

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications within a Public Sector environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting applications running on IBM z/OS platforms utilizing COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL technologies.

This role offers an opportunity to work on large-scale legacy systems that support essential government services while contributing to modernization and transformation initiatives.

IMPORTANT NOTE – PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates must have recent experience working within Federal Government, Provincial Government, Municipal Government, Crown Corporations, Healthcare, Education, Defense, Public Safety, Utilities, Transportation, or other Public Sector organizations.

Experience supporting highly regulated environments, citizen-facing systems, government applications, and mission-critical enterprise platforms is mandatory.

Candidates without Public Sector experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL applications.
Support CICS online transaction processing systems.
Develop and optimize DB2 database programs.
Create and maintain JCL jobs and batch processing workflows.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide operational support.
Participate in application enhancement and modernization projects.
Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and infrastructure teams.
Prepare technical documentation and support materials.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of Mainframe Development experience.
Strong expertise in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
Experience with IBM z/OS environments.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Experience supporting large enterprise applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with application modernization initiatives.
Experience working in government or public-sector environments.
Government Security Clearance is considered an asset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What location is this Mainframe Developer role based in?

This role is based in Calgary, Alberta, with location noted as Cochrane, AB in the listing.

What kind of experience is required for this Mainframe Developer position?

The role requires 5+ years of Mainframe Development experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL on IBM z/OS, plus experience supporting large enterprise applications and highly regulated public-sector environments.

Is prior public sector experience necessary for this job?

Yes, public sector experience is mandatory; candidates without public sector experience will not be considered.

What are the primary responsibilities of this Mainframe Developer role?

Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining COBOL applications; supporting CICS online transaction processing; developing and optimizing DB2 programs; creating JCL jobs and batch workflows; troubleshooting production issues; and participating in modernization projects.

What technologies should a candidate be proficient in for this role?

Proficiency is required in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL on IBM z/OS, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Is the salary information provided for this job?

Salary details are not disclosed in the posting (listed as N/A).