Senior Mainframe Developer

We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer with expertise in COBOL, ALGOL, WFL, and Unisys MCP systems to join our development team. This position involves maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing legacy applications, as well as ensuring the stability and scalability of systems built on these technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe environments, working with older technologies, and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Legacy Application Maintenance: Maintain and enhance existing COBOL and ALGOL based applications, ensuring they remain functional, efficient, and meet business needs.
WFL Scripting: Develop, manage, and optimize WFL (Workflow Language) scripts for job scheduling and automation on Unisys MCP systems, ensuring the smooth execution of batch jobs and workflows.
Unisys MCP Knowledge: Utilize expertise in Unisys MCP (Master Control Program) to manage and support the Unisys mainframe environment, including OS management, job processing, and system configuration.
System Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for COBOL, ALGOL, WFL, and MCP-related issues, identifying root causes and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for all systems, processes, and changes made, ensuring that the team can easily follow and maintain code.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of experience in COBOL, ALGOL, and WFL development in a mainframe environment.
Expert knowledge of Unisys MCP, including system administration, job processing, and automation.
Extensive experience in maintaining and enhancing COBOL and ALGOL legacy applications.
Experience with batch processing, job scheduling, and workflow automation using WFL.
Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in COBOL, ALGOL, and MCP systems.
Ability to optimize and refactor legacy code for improved performance and scalability.
Familiarity with mainframe performance tuning techniques and methodologies.
Strong understanding of data migration and system integration for mainframe systems.
Experience with modernization projects, such as moving legacy systems to newer technologies or integrating mainframes with modern systems.
Familiarity with mainframe security and compliance standards.
Knowledge of mainframe disaster recovery procedures and practices.
Experience with Unisys MCP upgrade or migration