About Anchor Software, LLC
Anchor Software is a forward-thinking technology company specializing in enterprise-grade solutions and legacy system optimization. We help organizations maintain and modernize mission-critical mainframe environments while integrating with modern technologies. Our focus is on performance, reliability, and long-term scalability.
We’re looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer who can take ownership of complex systems, lead technical direction, and help bridge traditional mainframe infrastructure with modern development practices.
Role Overview
As a Lead Mainframe Developer, you will be responsible for the architecture, development, and optimization of IBM mainframe systems. You’ll play a key role in both maintaining legacy applications and driving modernization efforts, including integration with distributed systems and newer technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications.
- Develop and support both batch and online systems (CICS environments).
- Write, modify, and optimize JCL for batch processing and job scheduling.
- Work with VSAM datasets and manage data access strategies.
- Develop and maintain low-level system components using Assembler (HLASM).
- Utilize IBM utilities for system operations, data management, and optimization.
- Integrate mainframe systems with external applications using modern languages like C and C++.
- Troubleshoot system issues, optimize performance, and ensure high availability.
- Mentor developers and enforce coding standards and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Advanced experience with:
- CICS (Customer Information Control System)
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- JCL (Job Control Language)
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- Strong programming experience in:
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- C and C++ (especially in mainframe or systems-level integrations)
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- Deep understanding of z/OS architecture and environments
- Experience with IBM utilities (DFSORT, IDCAMS, IEBCOPY, etc.)
- Strong debugging, performance tuning, and system-level troubleshooting skills
- Proven leadership experience in a mainframe development environment
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with DB2, IMS, or other mainframe databases
- Familiarity with API enablement or mainframe modernization tools
- Exposure to hybrid architectures (mainframe + cloud/distributed systems)
- Understanding of DevOps practices in legacy environments
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible remote work environment
- High-impact role influencing critical systems
- Opportunity to modernize and innovate within a stable infrastructure
- Collaborative and efficient team environment
Why Join Anchor Software?
At Anchor Software, you’ll do more than maintain legacy systems—you’ll evolve them. We’re building a bridge between traditional mainframe reliability and modern software development, and this role is at the center of that transformation.
This is a remote position.