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3Rd Shift Cobol Db2 Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mainframe Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

... Cobol, DB2 , JCL, VSAM • Adept with agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles ... master, third party vendors and customers • Proficient understanding of algorithms, data ...

A410-Cobol Developer (761497)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$48.75 - $66/hr

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience IBM z/OS Required 10 Years COBOL/CICS/DB2 Required 10 ... I consent to Focused HR Solutions, its affiliates, third parties and partners processing my ...

Mainframe Developer

Dearborn, MI

$45 - $58/hr

In Person Interview will be scheduled in Dearborn office address mentioned above on December 3rd. ... Strong mainframe skills including COBOL, DB2, IMS, MVS, JCL, CA7, TSO/SPF, IBM AD Tools. Knowledge ...

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How much do 3rd shift cobol db2 jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3rd shift cobol db2 in the United States is $55.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $65.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mainframe COBOL developer job description?

A mainframe COBOL developer designs, codes, tests, and maintains applications using COBOL on mainframe systems, often working with DB2 databases. They analyze business requirements, optimize legacy code, and ensure system performance, typically requiring knowledge of mainframe environments, JCL, and debugging tools.

What is the difference between 3Rd Shift Cobol Db2 vs 3Rd Shift Java Developer?

Aspect3Rd Shift Cobol Db23Rd Shift Java Developer
Required SkillsCOBOL, DB2, mainframe environmentJava, SQL, application development
Work EnvironmentMainframe systems, legacy infrastructureDistributed systems, modern software platforms
Industry UsageBanking, finance, insuranceTech, finance, e-commerce

While both roles often work in 3rd shift and require technical expertise, 3Rd Shift Cobol Db2 focuses on maintaining legacy mainframe systems using COBOL and DB2, whereas 3Rd Shift Java Developer involves developing and maintaining modern applications using Java. The choice depends on whether the employer relies on legacy systems or modern software solutions.

What is a COBOL mainframe?

A COBOL mainframe refers to a large-scale computer system that runs COBOL programs, often used in enterprise environments for processing large volumes of data. Jobs like 3rd Shift COBOL DB2 often involve maintaining and developing these legacy systems, requiring knowledge of mainframe environments, COBOL programming, and database management tools like DB2.
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DB2/COOLGEN Systems Programmer

DB2/COOLGEN Systems Programmer

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Downey, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

DB2/COOLGEN Systems Programmer
Downey, CA
12 months
Responsibilities/Duties:
Install/Upgrade CA COOLGEN from 8.5 to 8.6.
Migrate existing applications from CA COOLGEN 8.5 environment to 8.6 environment.
Generate, compile, link objects and load modules in CA:Gen V8.6. The Consultant shall submit a Component Matrix report listing all the components of each system.
Incorporate COBOL V6 into CA:Gen V8.6 and support development teams.
Provide DB2 DBA support to all customers.
Apply DB2 Maintenance at regular intervals.
Implement new maintenance and fixes to all DB2 third party tools to Support Z/OS 2.4 & 2.5.
Assist the County's application development personnel in resolving application problems related to COBOL V6 Migration.
Ensure backup and disaster recovery plans are implemented, tested, and verified.
Provide DB2/CAGEN troubleshooting, problem resolution and 24 x 7 x 365 on-call after hours and weekend support.
Required Skills:
1. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years as a systems programmer for installing, configuring, and updating the DB2 & CA COOLGEN product.
2. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years installing and maintaining DB2 for z/OS, migrating DB2 subsystems to new releases, applying PTF's and PUT levels using SMP/E.
3. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years performing DB2 DBA tasks, diagnosis and tuning, troubleshooting CA COOLGEN problem issues, and working with the developers in resolving application problems on z/OS.
4. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years performing Cobol compiler migrations from V3 to V6 and working with the developers in resolving compiler issues.
5. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years programming using Assembler and COBOL.
6. Five (5) years of experience within the last seven (7) years working with each of the following: CA GEN, BMC DB2 Tools, SMPE. COBOL V6.
Regards
Naresh Damagalla
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
E: naresh.d@wati.com