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Genesis10

Application Programmer

Plano, TX · On-site

$55.06 - $63.06/hr

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer - Remote position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX or Pennington, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract ...

Genesis10

Application Programmer

Plano, TX · On-site

$55.06 - $63.06/hr

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior COBOL Developer for a 12+ month contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Plano, TX. This role is focused on providing production ...

Prophecy Technologies

mainframe developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

Mainframe Developer (COBOL / IMS DB / DB2 with Data Analytics) Location : Remote Duration : Contract Must-Have Skills * COBOL * IMS DB * DB2 * JCL * CICS * Mainframe Development * Mainframe Batch ...

XFORIA Inc

Mainframe Developer

Westlake, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Contract Core Responsibilities * Application Development and Engineering Design, write, test, and implement complex, highly secure batch and online programs utilizing enterprise COBOL within IBM zOS ...

blueStone

Sr. Java Developer

Austin, TX

$56.75 - $72.25/hr

... a contract to hire position. The candidate will be participating in the detailed design ... COBOL, Mainframe, IMS Frameworks: Struts, Spring, .NET, Jquery, ExtJS Databases: Oracle, SQL Server ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Senior AI Developer

Southlake, TX · On-site

$85 - $90/hr

Southlake, TX or Austin, TX (4 days a week on-site) Duration : 12-month contract to hire role About ... Cobol/DB2 applications to distributed Java/SQL/MongoDB platforms). Hands-on experience using ...

Atria Group LLC

Sr. Systems Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

Contract: 6 month + Description of Work: Ensemble Application Infrastructure Support in Dev, QA, ... Experience with MicroFocus Cobol a plus. Additional Information 6 month

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What is a Cobol Developer Contract job?

A Cobol Developer Contract job is a temporary position where a developer is hired to work on projects involving COBOL, a legacy programming language used in mainframe and financial systems. Contract durations vary, typically ranging from a few months to a year, with possible extensions. Responsibilities often include maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting COBOL applications. Contractors may work on-site or remotely, depending on the employer's requirements.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Cobol Developer working on a contract basis?

As a contract Cobol Developer, your daily responsibilities often include analyzing business requirements, coding and testing COBOL programs, maintaining mainframe applications, and troubleshooting any system issues that arise. You may also be tasked with documenting changes, collaborating with QA teams, and participating in code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables. Projects can range from routine maintenance to significant modernization efforts, and you will likely interact with project managers, business analysts, and other IT professionals. This contract role offers opportunities to work on diverse projects across industries like finance, insurance, and government, enabling you to expand your technical and industry expertise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cobol Developer Contract position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cobol Developer Contract, you need strong programming skills in COBOL, understanding of mainframe environments, and experience with legacy systems integration, typically supported by a computer science degree or equivalent work experience. Familiarity with IBM mainframes, JCL (Job Control Language), databases like DB2, and source control tools is important, as are relevant certifications in COBOL or mainframe technologies. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills, especially when collaborating with business analysts or cross-functional teams. These competencies are crucial for maintaining, modernizing, and troubleshooting mission-critical applications in large organizations.

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Application Programmer

Genesis10

Plano, TX • On-site

$55.06 - $63.06/hr

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Job description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer - Remote position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX or Pennington, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.
This role focuses on production support for mission-critical mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in COBOL, JCL, and DB2 to perform troubleshooting, incident management, and problem resolution within a fast-paced financial services environment. This position involves taking ownership of escalations and ensuring operational readiness for key systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform Problem/Incident Management, Operational Readiness, Application Monitoring, Service Analytics and Reporting, Production Governance, Triage, and Change Configuration Management
  • Take ownership of escalations and perform troubleshooting, analysis, research, and resolution using advanced query and programming skills
  • Resolve production down situations under SLA deadlines, including root cause analysis and problem resolution follow-up
  • Proactively identify, escalate, and address project issues and risks
  • Coordinate with offshore/onshore teams and delegate work

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a COBOL developer
  • Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, IMS DB, IMS DC, MQ Series, and Easytrieve
  • Experience with Endeavor and IBM problem determination tools such as File Manager and Fault Analyzer
  • Experience in Production Support, change management, and use of incident management tools
  • Experience with SQL Database query language
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial attitude

Desired skills:
  • Exposure to REXX
  • Experience with the banking or financial industry
  • Experience with Splunk and other monitoring tools

Pay range: $55.06 - $63.06 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
  • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
  • Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1999

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