Mainframe Application Developer - Banking & Payments (COBOL/zOS)
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
CTG is seeking an experienced Mainframe Application Developer with strong Banking & Payments expertise to support enterprise payment processing applications in an IBM zOS environment. This role requires deep experience with COBOL, UNIX/AIX, scripting, and mission-critical banking transaction systems.
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: 7 months
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and support mainframe applications in IBM zOS environments.
- Support banking and payment platforms including FedNow, Fedwire, RTP, SWIFT MT/MX, ISO 20022, and wire transfer systems.
- Work with ACI MTS, ACI UPF, Fiserv EPP, and Swift Alliance Access (SAA).
- Perform coding, testing, debugging, production support, and system enhancements.
- Develop and maintain JCL, VSAM, REXX, and UNIX shell scripts.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver payment system solutions.
- Participate in SWIFT yearly standards upgrades and payment modernization initiatives.
Required Skills:
- Strong COBOL development experience in IBM Mainframe zOS environments.
- Experience with UNIX/AIX and scripting technologies.
- Knowledge of VSAM, JCL, REXX, TSO/ISPF, DB2, IMS-DB, CICS, and IMS-DC.
- Hands-on experience with banking and payment processing systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 20022, SWIFT MT/MX messaging, RTP, FedNow, and Fedwire.
- Strong troubleshooting and production support skills.
Preferred Experience:
- 5+ years of mainframe application development experience in banking or financial services.
- Experience supporting high-volume, mission-critical payment systems.
- Knowledge of financial messaging standards and wire transfer operations.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!