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Hansen Talent Group

Cobol Developer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$41 - $55.50/hr

Collaborate with other tech teams to integrate modern systems and security tools, ensuring the COBOL application retains integrity and meets federal, state, and company security regulations.

Infojini Inc

Cobol Developer

Springfield, IL

$49.75 - $67.50/hr

... state and federal agencies such as State of North Carolina, State of South Carolina, State of ... An experienced developer with mainframe/COBOL experience to work in business application ...

Infojini Inc

Cobol Developer

Clinton, OK

$43.75 - $59/hr

... state and federal agencies such as State of North Carolina, State of South Carolina, State of ... Cobol Developer Location: Clinton, OK Duration: 8+ months Client: Direct Client Required Skills:

vTech Solution

COBOL Developer Remote

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50 - $67.50/hr

COBOL Developer Location: Remote (Phoenix, Arizona) Duration: 12+ Months (Possibility of Extension ... federal, state, local, and education (SLED) groups, as well as commercial organizations. vTech ...

Infojini Inc

Cobol Developer

Springfield, IL

$49.75 - $67.50/hr

... state and federal agencies such as State of North Carolina, State of South Carolina, State of ... An experienced developer with mainframe/COBOL experience to work in business application ...

Comtech, LLC

COBOL Developer

Albany, NY

$50 - $67.50/hr

... Federal and State sponsored programs in a federated approach to deliver integrated human services ... Many of these applications are within a mainframe environment utilizing COBOL technology. These ...

Thinkfind

COBOL IMS/DB2 Programmers

Dallas, TX

$40 - $45/hr

... scale federal enterprise. To succeed in this role, you must bring deep expertise in mainframe ... Desired Skills: COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, IBM z/OS, IDz, GitLab, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, Control-M, IDCAMS ...

PLANIT Group

COBOL Developer - Level III

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

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 ...

Infojini Inc

Cobol Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$48.75 - $66/hr

... state and federal agencies such as State of North Carolina, State of South Carolina, State of ... Cobol Developer Duration: 12+ Months Location: Raleigh, NC Required Skills: Knowledge and ...

MILLENNIUMSOFT

COBOL Z/OS 8+ (100% ONSITE)

Albany, NY · On-site

$50 - $67.50/hr

... federal, state or municipal agency 84 months installing, configuring, patching, testing Open Text Exstream software and architecting the design of complex business applications 84 months of IBM ...

DEW Softech Inc

Sr Cobol Developer

Trenton, NJ

$50 - $65/hr

Senior Mainframe Developer / COBOL Senior Consultant Location: Trenton, NJ (Onsite) Duration ... other federal, state, and local standards * Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining ...

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 ... SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND ...

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 ... SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND ...

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How much do federal cobol jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for federal cobol in the United States is $55.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $65.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a Federal COBOL Developer?

As a Federal COBOL Developer, you will typically be involved in maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing legacy COBOL applications that support critical government operations, such as payroll, benefits processing, or case management. Your daily responsibilities may include analyzing existing code, writing new COBOL programs, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring interoperability with newer technologies. Collaboration is common—you'll often work with business analysts, database administrators, project managers, and security specialists to implement updates and maintain compliance with federal standards. This role offers valuable exposure to large-scale, mission-critical systems and opportunities to learn about federal processes, laying groundwork for long-term career advancement in government IT. Expect to work in team environments that may include hybrid or remote components, depending on your agency.

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

To thrive as a Federal COBOL Developer, you need advanced knowledge of COBOL programming, experience in mainframe environments, and a strong understanding of federal government systems and compliance standards. Familiarity with IBM z/OS mainframes, JCL, DB2, CICS, and optionally relevant federal security or IT certifications (such as Security+ or federal clearance) is important. Attention to detail, collaborative teamwork, and effective communication skills help navigate legacy codebases and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are essential for maintaining mission-critical government applications and ensuring reliability and compliance in a regulated environment.

What is a Federal Cobol job?

A Federal COBOL job involves maintaining, updating, and developing COBOL-based software systems for government agencies. Many federal systems still rely on COBOL for critical operations like finance, payroll, and data processing. Professionals in this role ensure these legacy systems remain functional, secure, and efficient. They often work with mainframe environments, databases, and modernization efforts. Security clearance and knowledge of federal regulations may be required.

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Cobol Developer

Cobol Developer

Hansen Talent Group

Columbia, SC • On-site

$41 - $55.50/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Write and test COBOL applications to support core business operations and transactional data flows.

  • Update and optimize workflows and code structures to support business changes and increase application efficiency.

  • Create and manage scheduled jobs within the system using JCL.

Job description

Hansen Talent Group is seeking an experienced COBOL developer to support a large enterprise environment, working heavily with high volume data for Mainframe applications. 

The COBOL developer will design, build, and support Mainframe applications to meet internal and external client requirements, ensuring transactional data flows run efficiently and meet HIPAA and security compliance requirements.

Duties:

  • Write and test COBOL applications to support core business operations and transactional data flows.
  • Update and optimize workflows and code structures to support business changes and increase application efficiency.
  • Create and manage scheduled jobs within the system using JCL.
  • Support DB2 and VSAM databases, managing data retrieval for the application workflow.
  • Collaborate with other tech teams to integrate modern systems and security tools, ensuring the COBOL application retains integrity and meets federal, state, and company security regulations.
  • Troubleshoot application issues, debug code, and perform root cause analysis to ensure high functionality and compliance.
  • Create technical documentation and workflows.
Qualifications:
  • Mainframe COBOL application development 
  • JCL
  • DB2 and VSAM
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About Hansen Talent Group

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Hansen Talent Group is a Staffing Firm, headquartered in Columbia, SC, that is focused on Information Technology, Professional and Executive Search Services. HTG provides talent on a Contract, Contract to hire and Direct placement basis for Project based or Long term Engagements. HTG services Companies in Commercial, Retail, Health care, Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing and Government Vertical Markets. We have opportunities in Cities across the Southeast including Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia and Charleston. ​We partner with our Client’s IT leadership to achieve a deep understanding of the Environment and Technology Initiatives. Our goal is to provide our Clients with Highly Qualified, Highly Motivated individuals who make an immediate positive impact on productivity which in turn helps our clients meet their Business objectives.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Sullivans Island, SC, US

Year founded

1995

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