Lead Mainframe Developer
Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 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) TSO/ISPF JCL (Job Control Language) VSAM Strong programming experience in: Assembler / HLASM C and C++ (especially in mainframe or systems-level integrations) 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.