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LingaTech

Senior Cobol Developer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

Required : • Advanced experience with COBOL programming in enterprise mainframe environments • Strong expertise in JCL development and job scheduling • Extensive experience with NATURAL ...

Infojini Inc

COBOL Developer/Programmer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

COBOL Developer/Programmer Location: St. Paul, MN Duration: 12+ Months Client: Direct Client Required Skills: * B.S. or B.A. degree (4 year) with 4 years' experience as a COBOL Developer/Programmer ...

Select Minds LLC

COBOL Programmer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$55 - $60/hr

Required Qualifications * 12+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM AS/400 (iSeries). * Proficiency in DB2 for i, embedded SQL, and Control Language Programming (CLP). * Solid ...

Purple Drive Technologies

COBOL Developer

Urbana, MO · On-site

$48.50 - $65.50/hr

Role OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned COBOL Developer to join our team supporting legacy mainframe systems. Youll be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing COBOL-based applications ...

MissionStaff

COBOL Developer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site

$52.25 - $70.75/hr

COBOL Developer We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers to support a large federal technology modernization effort. This role will focus on maintaining, enhancing, testing, and modernizing ...

Innovcentric LLC

Mainframe COBOL Programmer

Albany, NY · On-site

$65/hr

Mainframe COBOL Programmer (Roles 2, 3, 4) Client: State of New York Location: Albany, NY (Onsite Only) Visa: All visas accepted, including H1B transfers Role 2: Mainframe COBOL Programmer Rate: $50 ...

Nastech Global

Cobol Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

$50 - $67.50/hr

Cobol Developer Location: Albany, NY(Hybrid) Job Type: Contract W2 Top Skills - Must Haves Cobol ... programming, and unit and integrated testing

Managed Staffing

COBOL Developer

TN · Remote

$53.50 - $55/hr

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. * 3+ years of experience in mainframe systems and programming. * Strong hands-on experience with COBOL (mainframe ...

Axius Inc

COBOL Developer OR Architect

Albany, NY · On-site

$50 - $67.50/hr

Coding, unit and integration testing of programming assignments. Writing and tuning SQL. Working ... Expert Level You must be an Expert Developer - COBOL, Tax, IBM DB2 with documented employment ...

Marshall Technologies

COBOL Developer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$49 - $66.25/hr

COBOL Developer Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Type: Contract (W2/C2C) Job Overview: We are seeking a seasoned COBOL Developer with 6+ years of experience in mainframe ...

campus4tech

COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Atlanta, GA 30303 The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the COBOL programming language, and JCL on IBM/DELL mainframe operating systems . This is a consulting position offering a ...

Axius Inc

COBOL Developer OR Architect

Albany, NY · On-site

$50 - $67.50/hr

Coding, unit and integration testing of programming assignments. Writing and tuning SQL. Working ... Expert Level You must be an Expert Developer - COBOL, Tax, IBM DB2 with documented employment ...

campus4tech

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:

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for cobol programming job in the United States is $58.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $67.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectCobol Programming JobMainframe Developer
Required SkillsCOBOL, JCL, DB2COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS
Work EnvironmentMainframe systems, legacy applicationsMainframe systems, application development
Industry UsageFinancial, insurance, governmentFinancial, insurance, government

While both roles involve working with mainframe systems and COBOL, a Cobol Programming Job primarily focuses on writing and maintaining COBOL code, whereas a Mainframe Developer may handle broader application development tasks, including integrating COBOL with other technologies. The roles often overlap, but Mainframe Developers typically have a wider skill set and responsibilities.

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Senior Cobol Developer

Senior Cobol Developer

LingaTech

Trenton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Job Summary:
LingaTech is seeking a Senior COBOL Developer to support the analysis, design, enhancement, and maintenance of complex legacy mainframe applications. The role focuses on evaluating existing systems and developing and modifying COBOL and NATURAL programs while ensuring the stability and performance of mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in development efforts supporting the project involving multiple legacy mainframe applications
• Analyze existing legacy systems and provide code walkthroughs, logic analysis, and technical documentation to ITS development teams
• Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain COBOL and NATURAL programs, along with associated JCL jobs, based on functional specifications and enhancement requests
• Perform ongoing maintenance and enhancements to batch and online mainframe applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, job failures, and system abends, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Analyze ADABAS database structures, files, and access methods to support application development and system integration
• Develop and maintain data feeds, file layouts, and interface processes between legacy systems and modernized ITS components
• Participate in system design reviews, technical planning sessions, and code reviews
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, data definitions, job flows, and system architecture documentation
• Support system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing UAT
• Implement best practices for mainframe development, including coding standards, version control, and change management
• Assist with performance tuning and optimization of batch jobs, database access, and program execution
• Provide production support for mission‑critical applications and collaborate closely with analysts, architects, and development teams
Qualifications:
Required:
• Advanced experience with COBOL programming in enterprise mainframe environments
• Strong expertise in JCL development and job scheduling
• Extensive experience with NATURAL programming
• Working knowledge of ADABAS database architecture and file structures
• Experience analyzing and maintaining large legacy mainframe codebases
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for batch and online applications
• Experience with system integration, data interfaces, and file transfer processes
• Proficiency with mainframe utilities, debugging tools, and job monitoring tools
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple technical teams
Preferred:
• Experience supporting taxation or government revenue systems
• Familiarity with CICS and online transaction processing environments
• Experience with data migration or modernization projects involving legacy mainframe applications
• Knowledge of mainframe security, scheduling systems, and source code management tools
• Experience working within large‑scale enterprise or government IT environments
Company:
LingaTech offers data analytics, web development, software development, and security services. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Camp Hill, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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