Mainframe Analyst

Job Title: Mainframe Analyst Contract Start & End Date: ASAP - 11/21/2026 Onsite or remote: Hybrid Role (3 days Onsite, 2 days Remote) Worksite address: Trenton, NJ
*Local Only, COBOL, CICS, DB2, Stored Procedures, JCL, MQ Programs.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Mainframe Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have 8+ years' experience in COBOL, CICS, DB2 and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Mainframe Analyst to analyze, maintain, and enhance existing mainframe applications while extracting and documenting business rules. This position will be contract and hybrid in Trenton, NJ.

What You ll Do

• Analyze existing COBOL/CICS/DB2/MQ programs to extract and document business logic and rules

• Review batch processing systems, including JCLs and procedures, to document program workflows

• Perform analysis, design, coding, and testing of application code owned by the Application Team

• Support production systems, including maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution

• Develop or modify programs and DB2 stored procedures and perform unit testing

• Collaborate with IT and business units to design and implement technical solutions for case management systems

• Participate in system and usability testing alongside business users

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

• Work under the supervision of the AOC Project Manager or designated IT representative

What You ll Need

Required:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study

• 8+ years of experience with:

• COBOL/CICS/DB2 coding, testing, and debugging

• IBM OS/JCL (MVS)

• CICS

• IBM DB2

• Developing technical and supporting documentation

• Participating in system and usability testing with users

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

• Experience coding complex DB2 stored procedures

• Experience with MQ or APPC/LU 6.2 programming in COBOL-CICS

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Preferred:

• Experience with IDMS/DC to CICS conversions

• Experience with IDMS to DB2 conversions

• Experience with database conversions

• Prior experience supporting case management systems or judiciary-related applications