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Cobol Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$48.25 - $65.50/hr

Title: COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer Location : Atlanta, GA Duration: 07 Months Short Description - Need Cobol developers with JCL and DB2 hands on experience Required Experience/Skills:

Stefanini Group

COBOL Developer

Reading, PA · On-site

$48.25 - $65.25/hr

Stefanini is looking for a COBOL Developer in Reading, PA or Athens, AL For quick apply, please reach out to Micah Andres Call: : (248) 263-5626 / Email: micah.andres@stefanini.com Open for W2 ...

Stefanini

COBOL Developer

Reading, PA · On-site

$48.25 - $65.25/hr

Stefanini is looking for a COBOL Developer in Reading, PA or Athens, AL For quick apply, please reach out to Micah Andres Call: : / Email: Open for W2 candidates only Work Location: Hybrid position ...

Sarian, Inc.

Sr. Lead Cobol Developer

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)

My3Tech Inc

Cobol Developer Atlanta GA

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$48.25 - $65.50/hr

GA DOL- Cobol Developer Job ID: 774772 Location :148 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta GA onsite Client : State of GA Need cobol developers with JCL and DB2 hands on experience **Candidate ...

Stefanini Group

COBOL Developer

Reading, PA

$48.25 - $65.25/hr

Stefanini is looking for a COBOL Developer in Reading, PA or Athens, AL For quick apply, please reach out to Micah Andres Call: : (248) 263-5626 / Email: micah.andres@stefanini.com Open for W2 ...

Kaav Inc.

Cobol Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50/hr

Cobol Developer (TOP Priority) Location: Atlanta, GA / Pennington, NJ / Dallas, TX (Onsite) Rate: $50/hr on C2C Exp: 7+ POSITION SUMMARY Work with onshore feature lead to develop code as per the ...

vTech Solution

COBOL Programmer

Springfield, IL · On-site

COBOL Programmer Seeking candidates for an experienced developer with mainframe/COBOL experience to work in business application development. Environment and tools are IBM Mainframe platform, z/OS ...

Techcliff Group

Cobol developer

Albany, NY · Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field. * 84 months experience COBOL programming experience. * 60 ...

Cardinal Integrated

Cobol Developer

Morris Plains, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $69.50/hr

Cobol Developer (Onsite - Morris Plains, NJ - Tampa, FL - Bloomfield, CT) Job Location: Onsite - Morris Plains, NJ - Tampa, FL - Bloomfield, CT Duration: Long Term * Designing, developing, and ...

Stefanini Group

COBOL Developer

Reading, PA · On-site

$48.25 - $65.25/hr

Stefanini is looking for a COBOL Developer in Reading, PA or Athens, AL For quick apply, please reach out to Micah Andres Call: : (248) 263-5626 / Email: micah.andres@stefanini.com Open for W2 ...

THORNDALE PARTNERS

Cobol Developer

Smyrna, TN · On-site

$46.75 - $63.50/hr

Sr. Mainframe Engineer - Cobol The total compensation for this role will be 140k-170/year to start with a base salary 130-140k + bonus + work life balance, strong culture, strong paid time off ...

Techcliff Group

Cobol developer

Albany, NY · Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field. * 84 months experience COBOL programming experience. * 60 ...

iSpace, Inc

Cobol Developer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$51.50 - $69.75/hr

Title: Cobol Developer with Business Analyst IT L3 Locati on: Torrance, CA Duration: 21 Months Type: Contract -W2 We are looking for a Cobol Developer/Business Analyst to assist our client with ...

nLeague Services Inc

GA DOL- Cobol Developer

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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SARIAN Co

Sr. Lead Cobol Developer

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)

R2 Technologies Corporation

Cobol Developer (797731

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 ...

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How much do cobol engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for cobol engineer in the United States is $57.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $86.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cobol Engineer job?

A Cobol Engineer is a software developer who specializes in working with COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), a programming language widely used in legacy financial, banking, and government systems. They are responsible for maintaining, enhancing, debugging, and modernizing COBOL applications to ensure they remain functional and efficient. Cobol Engineers often work with mainframe systems, databases, and batch processing jobs. Their role may also involve migrating legacy code to newer technologies or integrating COBOL applications with modern software solutions.

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

To thrive as a Cobol Engineer, you need strong proficiency in COBOL programming, understanding of mainframe systems, and a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, JCL (Job Control Language), and experience with databases such as DB2 are commonly required, and certifications in mainframe technologies can be advantageous. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting legacy applications critical to many large organizations’ operations.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a Cobol Engineer?

As a Cobol Engineer, your typical day involves writing, updating, and debugging COBOL code to maintain or enhance legacy mainframe applications. You may collaborate closely with business analysts and QA teams to gather requirements, test new features, or resolve production issues. Regular responsibilities also include reviewing code for compliance with company standards, documenting changes, and participating in code reviews. This role frequently requires quickly troubleshooting issues under tight deadlines, so adaptability and problem-solving are vital.

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Infographic showing various Cobol Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,624 per year, or $57 per hour.
COBOL Programmer

COBOL Programmer

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Concord, NH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position: COBOL Programmer
Location: Concord, NH
Duration: 6+months
Important: Candidate MUST be W2 employee of our firm.
LOCAL CANDIDATES HIGHLY PREFERRED.
Candidates located within 50 miles of Concord NH preferred and will be screened first however non-local candidates will also be considered.
Required Skills:
  • 5 years minimum COBOL experience
  • DB2 - 5 years minimum experience
  • JCL - 3 years minimum experience
  • INTERTEST (or Similar) - 3 years' experience
  • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Proven Ability to both write new analyze existing programs
  • Strong SQL experience
  • Proven Ability

Preferred Skills:
  • Effective in team setting or as individual contributor
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Solid communication skills (written/verbal)
  • MicroFocus COBOL is a plus

Hi-Level Responsibilities:
  • Read existing application source code to understand program flow in a large scale enterprise application
  • Modify existing COBOL Batch Programs and RPC's (real-time procedures)
  • Develop new COBOL programs
  • Modify and develop SQL
  • Reverse engineer COBOL programs providing input for a Java conversion team with program flow from existing application code and support documentation
  • Unit and integration testing

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