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PLANIT Group

COBOL Developer - Level III

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Remote Start Date: 05/05/25 Submit resumes: 04/30/25 Duration: One year plus annual extensions COBOL Developer - Level III (Remote): Description: Researches, designs, implements and manage software ...

Conduent, Inc.

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 ...

A.C.Coy Company

FOCUS COBOL CICS Developer (Remote)

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

COBOL/CICS Developer Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...

A.C.Coy Company

Cobol/CICS Developer (Remote)

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

COBOL/CICS Developer Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

COBOL Developer

$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 ...

A.C. Coy

FOCUS COBOL CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

* Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...

ELYON International

2X COBOL Developers (Remote)

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Developers (Remote) This role focuses on modernizing legacy applications by refactoring existing COBOL-based business logic into SQL/MX within the HPE NonStop environment. The work supports the AIRES ...

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A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...

Argyle Infotech

Sr. Developer - Tandem/Cobol

$73/hr

Sr. Developer - Tandem/Cobol Contract Duration: 2 Months - Location: Rosemont, Illinois (Remote work) - Primary Skills Required: Mainframe - Client: US Foods/ Randstad - Pay Rate: $73/Hr The Senior ...

A.C. Coy

FOCUS COBOL CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$48 - $65/hr

Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$48 - $65/hr

This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... engineering or relevant field required. * 5+ years of mainframe experience using COBOL, CICS, JCL ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... engineering or relevant field required. * 5+ years of mainframe experience using COBOL, CICS, JCL ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract remote cobol programmer 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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Contract remote COBOL programmers often encounter challenges such as integrating with legacy systems, understanding undocumented or outdated code, and communicating effectively with onsite teams. To address these, it's important to ask clarifying questions, document your work thoroughly, and utilize collaboration tools for regular check-ins. Building a strong rapport with stakeholders and leveraging any available system documentation can also help you overcome knowledge gaps and deliver high-quality results.

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To thrive as a Contract Remote Cobol Programmer, you need strong expertise in COBOL programming, legacy systems maintenance, and a solid understanding of mainframe environments, usually backed by relevant computer science education or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, JCL, and version control systems, as well as certifications in mainframe technologies, is highly valuable. Exceptional problem-solving, self-motivation, and effective remote communication skills are crucial for collaborating with distributed teams and managing project requirements independently. These skills ensure efficient legacy system support, reliable project delivery, and seamless integration with client business processes.

What is a Contract Remote COBOL Programmer?

A Contract Remote COBOL Programmer is a software developer who specializes in the COBOL programming language and works on a contract basis, typically from a remote location. These professionals are often hired to maintain, update, or migrate legacy systems that run on COBOL, which is commonly used in banking, finance, and government sectors. As contractors, they usually work for a specific period or project rather than as full-time employees, and remote work allows them to perform their duties from anywhere with internet access. This role requires strong COBOL expertise, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with mainframe environments.
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COBOL Developer - Level III

COBOL Developer - Level III

PLANIT Group

Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

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PlanIT Group is seeking a COBOL Developer - Level III for our Federal customer in the Raleigh, NC area. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Mainframe Payroll application
Must have 8+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS, proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS, experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred. Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.
Job Title : COBOL Developer - Level III
Location: Remote
Start Date: 05/05/25
Submit resumes: 04/30/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions
COBOL Developer - Level III (Remote):
Description:
Researches, designs, implements and manage software programs as well as testing and evaluating new programs. Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Writing and implementing efficient code. Develop quality assurance procedures and deploy software tools, processes, and metrics. Works closely with other developers, UX designers, business, and systems analysts. Participates in development of software user manuals. Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on development team. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
Required:
• Experience working in a Mainframe Payroll application
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS.
• Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
• Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
• Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.
Technical Skills
• Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS.
• Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing.
• Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID.
• Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID
• Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management.
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with Java developers and migration planning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
Preferred:
• Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
• Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems
• Prior experience with ServiceNow
Additional Required Skills/Experience:
o A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Typically performs all functional duties independently.
o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis. "
Additional Provisions:
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident only.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

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