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Huntsville, AL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Total Solutions, Inc. (TSI) is seeking a skilled Programmer to join our team supporting the U.S ... mainframe interrogation and related software (JCL, COBOL, SYNCSORT, ISPF, SQL, TSO, File Aid)

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How much do cobol mainframe developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for cobol mainframe developer in Alabama is $50.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.04 and $51.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a COBOL Mainframe Developer Do?

As a COBOL mainframe developer, your primary responsibilities include designing new computer programs using the COBOL programming language. Your duties are to design, develop, and configure code for new programs, test these programs to make sure they function on the intended operating system, and implement adjustments needed. Once that process is complete, you launch the program for public or private use and provide support and upgrades to the user. You should have extensive knowledge and experience working with software development, and if you are working in IT for a company, you should be able to troubleshoot their current mainframe. Teaching others about what you have developed and making sure they understand how to use it are also your responsibility.

What does a COBOL Mainframe Developer do?

A COBOL Mainframe Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications that run on mainframe computers using the COBOL programming language. These developers often work with legacy systems in industries like banking, insurance, and government, ensuring that critical business processes continue to function smoothly. Their tasks may include writing new code, updating existing programs, debugging, and integrating mainframe applications with modern technologies. COBOL Mainframe Developers also collaborate with business analysts and other IT professionals to meet organizational needs and regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a COBOL Mainframe Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a COBOL Mainframe Developer, you need strong proficiency in COBOL programming, mainframe systems (such as IBM z/OS), and a background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like JCL, DB2, CICS, and source control systems, along with relevant certifications, is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for diagnosing issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These competencies ensure reliability, accuracy, and efficiency in maintaining and modernizing critical legacy systems.

What are some typical challenges faced by Cobol Mainframe Developers when maintaining legacy systems?

Cobol Mainframe Developers often encounter challenges with outdated documentation, making it difficult to understand and modify legacy code. Integrating new technologies or adapting legacy systems to modern infrastructure can also be complex, requiring careful planning and testing. Additionally, communicating with business users to gather requirements and ensure system changes meet current needs is essential, as is collaborating with other IT professionals to manage dependencies and minimize downtime. Staying proactive about learning modernization tools and approaches can help address these challenges.
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Software Engineer Lead - Mainframe Developer

Software Engineer Lead - Mainframe Developer

PNC Financial Services Group

Birmingham, AL

$46 - $59/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 342 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 149 rated banks


Job description

Position Overview
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].
Job Profile
Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As Software Engineering Lead - Mainframe Developer within PNC's Lending Technology, Credit Card Servicing organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX.
Our team provides exceptional customer service to our corporate credit card business partners, to help them manage and automate their day-to-day Credit Card Operations duties as well as new Credit Card Product development for Consumer and Small Business Credit Cards.
The core team does backend development for our credit card processing systems. We provide information about credit cards once they are approved to other systems as needed regarding usage, payments, etc. We create mainframe batch jobs that process the credit card data from our vendor Fiserv to any downstream system that requires credit card data. We support the business in their use of Fiserv CICS screens, as well as some internally developed CICS transactions, Cobol programs, CA7, JCL. We also use SAS on the mainframe as part of our JCL/Jobs. The business also uses several Fiserv distributed/website type tools as well that we often provide support for as need.
Looking for a Mainframe Developer to support our team in working with our business and team members to research, design, and develop, and deploy solutions that enable our key business outcomes, enhancing our customer experiences.
The chosen candidate should have experience/skills in the following areas, some must-haves some nice-to-haves:
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Capable of breaking down complex processes
• IBM Mainframe development experience – Cobol, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CA7
• Knowledge of Confluence and SharePoint would be beneficial
• Experience with Jira and working on an Agile Scrum Crew would also be beneficial
• Mainframe SAS coding would also be beneficial
Job Profile
• The candidate should feel comfortable working as part of a diverse team of professionals across several locations, working and communicating in a dynamically changing environment.
• Helps lead and coordinates complicated development activities – analysis, plan, technical design, development, and unit testing of code, assist Quality Engineering in their testing/data creation/running jobs, etc. Deployment of of Code, Post validation of deployments.
• Ability to work with cross-functional application teams
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the supported systems.
• Credit Card subject matter expertise is a plus
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information both written & verbal to business and technical groups
• Detail oriented, ability to work on multiple items and keep track of tasks and details as move from one item to another
• Analysis features such as feasibility, associated costs, time, and the compatibility of new programs with existing programs
Core Competencies
Manages Risk - Working Experience
• Assesses and effectively manages all of the risks associated with business objectives and activities to ensure activities are in alignment with the bank's and unit's risk appetite and risk management framework.
Customer Focus:
• Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions, and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Job Specific Competencies
Application Development Tools:
• IBM Mainframe
• Cobol
• JCL
• CA7
• Connect Direct
• DB2
• VSAM
• CICS
Application Design, Architecture:
• Knowledge/ability to understand application design activities, tools and techniques; ability to convert business requirements into design and code.
Application Delivery Process:
• Knowledge of major tasks, deliverables, and formal application delivery methodologies.
Packaged Application Integration:
• Knowledge of and the ability to help drive requirements and solutions for packaged application software and understand how it integrates with company applications, databases and technology platforms is a plus.
System Development Life Cycle:
• Knowledge of project management techniques and the ability to plan, assist in design, understand test planning, and helping drive implementation and maintaining system development life cycle segments and phases.
Product and Vendor Evaluation:
• Knowledge of and ability to assist in processes for the evaluation and selection of products, tools, services components ensuring they are in line with the organization's business needs and architectural principles is a plus.
Technical Troubleshooting:
• Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques, and the ability to anticipate, recognize, and help resolve application problems.
Software Process Improvement (SPI):
• Knowledge of formal software process improvement disciplines, and ability to assess and improve the quality and operating costs associated with an existing application. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description
  • Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
  • Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
  • Facilitates complex problem resolution.
  • Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
  • Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

  • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, COBOL, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, IBM Mainframes, Job Control Language (JCL), Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design, Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) CompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. EducationBachelors CertificationsNo Required Certification(s) LicensesNo Required License(s) Pay Transparency Base Salary: $67,500.00 – $172,500.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance. Application Window Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/22/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion. Benefits PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives. In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.


At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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