Cobol Developer
GA · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Microfocus Cobol Developer (Remote) About this role: As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer you will design, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications built on COBOL systems that support critical ...
GA · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Microfocus Cobol Developer (Remote) About this role: As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer you will design, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications built on COBOL systems that support critical ...
GA · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Microfocus Cobol Developer (Remote) About this role: As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer you will design, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications built on COBOL systems that support critical ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
COBOL Developer Location: Atlanta, GA Engagement Type: Contract Work Mode: Onsite Duration: December 2025 - June 2026 (7 months) Interview Type: In-person Role Overview: Seeking an experienced COBOL ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
COBOL Developer Location: Atlanta, GA Engagement Type: Contract Work Mode: Onsite Duration: December 2025 - June 2026 (7 months) Interview Type: In-person Role Overview: Seeking an experienced COBOL ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$48 - $65/hr
CSCI Consulting is seeking an accomplished COBOL Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in COBOL programming and a robust understanding of mainframe ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$48 - $65/hr
CSCI Consulting is seeking an accomplished COBOL Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in COBOL programming and a robust understanding of mainframe ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$53.50 - $72.50/hr
Cobol Developer Brooklyn, NY 36 months Mandatory Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience developing applications using Cobol for CICS and batch programs. Experience working ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$53.50 - $72.50/hr
Cobol Developer Brooklyn, NY 36 months Mandatory Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience developing applications using Cobol for CICS and batch programs. Experience working ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
GA DOL - Cobol Developer (797731 Local Atlanta GA In Person Only **Onsite REQUIRED** GDOL is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
GA DOL - Cobol Developer (797731 Local Atlanta GA In Person Only **Onsite REQUIRED** GDOL is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$53.50 - $72.50/hr
COBOL Developer (Analyze business requirements and design applications. Modify applications improving the existing business processes. Execute cleanups from production data analysis. Monitor various ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$53.50 - $72.50/hr
COBOL Developer (Analyze business requirements and design applications. Modify applications improving the existing business processes. Execute cleanups from production data analysis. Monitor various ...
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$48.50 - $65.75/hr
Required Skills: * 10+ years COBOL experience * Experience with DB2, JCL, and VSAM file systems * Experience with batch and screen programming * Possess in-depth knowledge of the tools and processes
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$48.50 - $65.75/hr
Required Skills: * 10+ years COBOL experience * Experience with DB2, JCL, and VSAM file systems * Experience with batch and screen programming * Possess in-depth knowledge of the tools and processes
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$50 - $67.50/hr
COBOL Developer Location: Remote (Phoenix, Arizona) Duration: 12+ Months (Possibility of Extension) Interview Type: Virtual Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer for a 100 ...
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Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$50 - $67.50/hr
COBOL Developer Location: Remote (Phoenix, Arizona) Duration: 12+ Months (Possibility of Extension) Interview Type: Virtual Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer for a 100 ...
Pennington, NJ · On-site
$65 - $68/hr
Pennington, NJ As a Cobol Developer, you will: Global Markets Technology is looking for a COBOL developer to join their Post Trade group. This role is for someone with recent coding experience. For ...
Pennington, NJ · On-site
$65 - $68/hr
Pennington, NJ As a Cobol Developer, you will: Global Markets Technology is looking for a COBOL developer to join their Post Trade group. This role is for someone with recent coding experience. For ...
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Cobol Developer (Regular or Senior) 100% Remote. 3+ years of recent cobol experience. BMC software experience (ISPW) is not a hard requirement at this time, but might become one. Interview Questions ...
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Cobol Developer (Regular or Senior) 100% Remote. 3+ years of recent cobol experience. BMC software experience (ISPW) is not a hard requirement at this time, but might become one. Interview Questions ...
Senior COBOL Developer Location: Remote Long Term Contract Project description We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers to support a modernization initiative within mainframe print solution. This ...
Senior COBOL Developer Location: Remote Long Term Contract Project description We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers to support a modernization initiative within mainframe print solution. This ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Role: Lead Cobol Developer Location: Irving, TX / Atlanta, GA - Fulltime Position Technical Leads - COBOL Must-Have * Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Role: Lead Cobol Developer Location: Irving, TX / Atlanta, GA - Fulltime Position Technical Leads - COBOL Must-Have * Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions)
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
Role: Sr COBOL Developer Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite) Job Type: Contract Skill Metrics: Cobol DB2 Administration REXX VSAM CICS JCL Mandatory skills: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 ...
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Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
Role: Sr COBOL Developer Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite) Job Type: Contract Skill Metrics: Cobol DB2 Administration REXX VSAM CICS JCL Mandatory skills: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 ...
$48.75 - $65.75/hr
Eddystone, PA Duration: Full time : Expertise in COBOL & VSAM with EXPOSURE to Java & SQL Need a very strong COBOL & VSAM Developer with exposure to health insurance OR Long term Care OR Life ...
$48.75 - $65.75/hr
Eddystone, PA Duration: Full time : Expertise in COBOL & VSAM with EXPOSURE to Java & SQL Need a very strong COBOL & VSAM Developer with exposure to health insurance OR Long term Care OR Life ...
Senior Cobol Developer Location: Remote Project description We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers to support a modernization initiative within mainframe print solution. This role will focus on ...
Senior Cobol Developer Location: Remote Project description We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers to support a modernization initiative within mainframe print solution. This role will focus on ...
GA · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
MICROFOCUS COBOL DEVELOPER About the Role: We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with deep Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) expertise to support and enhance mission-critical Point-of-Sale ...
GA · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
MICROFOCUS COBOL DEVELOPER About the Role: We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with deep Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) expertise to support and enhance mission-critical Point-of-Sale ...
Springfield, IL · On-site
$49.75 - $67.50/hr
An experienced developer with mainframe/COBOL experience to work in business application development. Environment and tools are IBM Mainframe platform, z/OS operating system, TSO/ISPF and DB2.
Springfield, IL · On-site
$49.75 - $67.50/hr
An experienced developer with mainframe/COBOL experience to work in business application development. Environment and tools are IBM Mainframe platform, z/OS operating system, TSO/ISPF and DB2.
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Need cobol developers with JCL and DB2 hands on experience **Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta** **Onsite REQUIRED** GDOL is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Need cobol developers with JCL and DB2 hands on experience **Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta** **Onsite REQUIRED** GDOL is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Cobol Developer Client: State of Georgia - Department of Labour Location: 148 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta **Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta** **Onsite REQUIRED** * GDOL is ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Cobol Developer Client: State of Georgia - Department of Labour Location: 148 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta **Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta** **Onsite REQUIRED** * GDOL is ...
Albany, NY · On-site
$50 - $67.50/hr
Programming will utilize structured COBOL. Qualifications Minimum Requirement: * You must be a Senior COBOL Developer with documented employment experience of 5-7 years. * You must have experience ...
Albany, NY · On-site
$50 - $67.50/hr
Programming will utilize structured COBOL. Qualifications Minimum Requirement: * You must be a Senior COBOL Developer with documented employment experience of 5-7 years. * You must have experience ...
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| Aspect | Cobol Developer | Mainframe Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2 | Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and mainframe tools |
| Work Environment | Legacy systems, mainframe environments | Mainframe systems, enterprise IT infrastructure |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Financial, insurance, government sectors | Financial institutions, government agencies, large enterprises |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared for mainframe roles involving COBOL | Broader role including system administration and maintenance |
While both roles involve working with mainframe systems and COBOL, a Cobol Developer primarily focuses on coding and maintaining COBOL applications. A Mainframe Developer may handle a wider range of tasks, including system setup, maintenance, and integration within mainframe environments. The roles often overlap, but Cobol Developers are more specialized in application development.
COBOL stands for Common Business-Oriented Language. It is a programming language used in business applications. A COBOL developer works on developing applications using this programming language that operate on an organization's mainframe computers. Businesses use COBOL for large tasks, such as transaction and batch processing. As a COBOL developer, your responsibilities include coding new programs using COBOL or assessing and upgrading existing programs and applications to meet business needs and objectives.

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Microfocus Cobol Developer (Remote)
About this role:
As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer you will design, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications built on COBOL systems that support critical business operations. In this role, the developer analyzes legacy code, implements new features, resolves defects, and ensures system performance and reliability across mainframe or distributed environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate modern technologies, support system migrations or upgrades, and maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and data integrity while supporting large-scale transactional systems often used in industries such as government services, healthcare, and finance.
About Conduent:
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference, and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Responsibilities:
Analysis, design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of system that supports Point-of-Sale and Batch processes using Microfocus Cobol, CICS, Oracle and JCL.
Analyze RFP documentation, meet with appropriate team members or clients, analyze software factors, assist with proposal work, and complete design documentation and estimates that meet the business requirements.
Accurately and completely develop and unit test software solutions to meet client requirements.
Develop testing recommendations for more in-depth testing for modifications.
Provide on-call support on need basis.
Resolve any issues that present themselves in a timely manner to prevent system outages.
Investigate, resolve and document assigned issues and propose / implement solutions.
Assist in discussions with clients and/or in the explanations of the issues, and recommended solutions.
Assist in preparation of functional specifications for application systems, presentation of system requirements and designs to client personnel.
Develop status reports of development activities weekly, to appropriate management.
Assist with update of report documentation and system exhibits.
Requirements:
Demonstrate 7 years working on Microfocus Cobol, CICS, JCL, and Oracle in Linux environment
Demonstrate strong expertise in Microfocus Cobol, Oracle 10g or 11g, CICS, JCL
Build applications using web services (SOAP/REST) and microservices architecture
Solve complex technical problems and learn new technologies quickly
Able to code complex SQL statements
Hands on exposure working on Microfocus Net Express (IDE)
Red Hat Linux OS
Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system
Mainframe Knowledge
Demonstrate at least 3 years of U.S.-based experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Apply experience with IBM COBOL, ACUCOBOL, COBOL
Demonstrate familiarity with Any ANSI Database
Utilize SQL exposure on any database
Demonstrate Experience developing or supporting an MMIS
Flexible Working
At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect:
Working for You
We offer perks and rewards designed to support you:
Join Us:
At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you'll find opportunities to:
With over 50,000 associates in 24 countries, you'll be part of a global team that's shaping the future - for the company and for yourself.
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is (80,080 - $104,000)
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
For US applicants: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be downloaded: click here to access or download the form. Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to FTADAAA@conduent.com. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.
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Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
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10,000+ Employees
Florham Park, NJ, US
2017