Mainframe Tech Lead

Akkodis is seeking a Mainframe Tech Lead for a Contract with a client in North Quincy, MA. Candidate must have strong expertise in PL/I, COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS to lead mainframe development and ensure high‑quality delivery.

Rate Range: $37/hour to $46/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Mainframe Tech Lead Job Responsibilities Include

• Lead and review the work of mainframe developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and technical best practices.
• Develop and enhance applications using COBOL, PL/I, JCL, DB2, CICS, and related mainframe technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects during testing cycles, including analyzing logs and fixing job abends in batch and online environments.
• Apply Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to streamline development, testing, and delivery processes.
• Optimize system performance through strong debugging skills, SQL stored procedure enhancements, and design pattern best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage task priorities, and provide technical guidance to support continuous delivery.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in mainframe development, with strong hands‑on expertise in COBOL, PL/I, DB2, JCL, and CICS.
• Proven ability to lead development teams, review code, and ensure high‑quality delivery across batch and online mainframe applications.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills with experience in SQL stored procedures, job abend resolution, and Agile development practices.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shashank.Tewari@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $37.00 to $46.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.