Mainframe Developer
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
At a Glance
Mainframe Developer. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.3–6.3 years. Top skills: Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, COBOL (Programming Language).
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Bachelor's degree
5.3–6.3 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Software Developers
Median Wage
$133,080/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+15.8%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (24)
Job Control Language (JCL)
COBOL (Programming Language)
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
z/OS
Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)
MVS (OS)
Database Administration
Apache Subversion
Control-M (Batch Scheduling Software)
SQL (Programming Language)
Database Systems
Change Requests
Development Testing
System Programming
System Modification Program/Extended (SMP/E)
Software Development Life Cycle
IBM Resource Access Control Facility
Virtual Storage Access Methods
Rexx (Programming Language)
System Support
Mainframe Computing
Test Planning
Software Installation
Common Skills (6)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Management
Microsoft Office
Information Technology
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