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MissionStaff

COBOL Developer

Woodlawn, MD

$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 ...

Infojini Inc

Cobol Developer

Springfield, IL · On-site

$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 ...

Cloud and Things

Cobol Developer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$65 - $78/hr

Cobol Developer Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid - 3 days/wk onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time ... Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment ...

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 · On-site

$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 · On-site

$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 ...

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 ...

corpay

COBOL Developer

New York, NY · Remote

$115K - $130K/yr

What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire a Cobol Developer within our Corporate Payments ... by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or ...

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

A.C. Coy

FOCUS COBOL CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND ... Prior experience working with FOCUS COBOL. * Ability of designing, coding and testing software ...

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How much do federal cobol jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 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

MissionStaff

Woodlawn, MD

$52.25 - $70.75/hr

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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

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 mission-critical mainframe applications used in a large-scale government environment.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, batch processing, and production support. This is a strong opportunity for senior mainframe professionals who want to support a long-term federal mission with stable work, strong compensation, and meaningful technical impact.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL applications in a mainframe environment.

Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Support batch and online transaction processing systems.

Create, modify, and troubleshoot JCL jobs.

Support DB2, VSAM, CICS, and related mainframe components.

Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and production support.

Document technical changes, system updates, and application logic.

Support modernization efforts involving legacy system analysis and business rule extraction.

Required Skills

COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, Mainframe batch processing, Production support, Application maintenance and enhancement, Testing and debugging, Federal or large enterprise systems experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Prior government, SSA, IRS, Treasury, VA, DoD, or federal systems experience.

Experience with mainframe modernization.

Experience supporting high-volume, mission-critical systems.

Ability to work onsite in Woodlawn/Baltimore, MD.

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