Mainframe Developer
If you like maintaining legacy computer systems, writing code in cobol, and ensuring system reliability this role is for you.
A Mainframe Developer maintains and develops software for large-scale, mission-critical systems. They ensure performance and reliability in industries like finance and government, often using COBOL and JCL.
Skills you’ll need: COBOL (Programming Language), Mainframe Computing, IBM DB2, SQL, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Job Control Language (JCL), Coordinating
Recommended credentials
Introduction to Enterprise Computing
Course 1 of 7
IBM COBOL Basics
Course 2 of 7
IBM COBOL Core
Course 3 of 7
IBM COBOL Software Development Practices
Course 4 of 7
IBM COBOL Data and File Management
Course 5 of 7
IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging
Course 6 of 7
IBM COBOL Software Development Process
Course 7 of 7
Introduction to Enterprise Computing
Course 1 of 3
Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels
Course 2 of 3
Basic System Programming on IBM Z
Course 3 of 3
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