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Freelance Mainframe Applications Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

IBM Mainframe Developer ( Cobol )

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $65/hr

The developer will bridge the gap between design and implementation; providing solutions involving ... Provide guidance on industry best practices, guidelines and governance for mainframe applications ...

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IBM Mainframe Developer ( Cobol )

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $65/hr

The developer will bridge the gap between design and implementation; providing solutions involving ... Provide guidance on industry best practices, guidelines and governance for mainframe applications ...

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Mainframe Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

Lead the design, development, and modernization of mainframe applications, enforcing best practices ... Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ...

Mainframe Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $96K/yr

Design/Develop/Support Health Applications using Mainframe technologies * Should have experience of ... engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data ...

Mainframe Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $96K/yr

Design/Develop/Support Health Applications using Mainframe technologies * Should have experience of ... engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data ...

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L2 Application Support Engineer - Mainframe

Saransh Inc

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Job title: L2 Application Support Engineer - Mainframe
Location: Chicago, IL
Contract
 
Candidate should be in client office 3 days a week and with an option to extend all 5 days a week at client discretion.
 
Skill Metrics:
DB2
Cobol
VSAM
JCL
Mainframe Systems

Job Description:
  • The role is an IT Support Analyst responsible for L2 production support for Fund Accounting and US Transfer Agency applications.
  • The position requires strong mainframe skills (JCL, COBOL, DB2, VSAM) and the ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple technologies.
  • The analyst will work closely with global teams, business partners, and upstream/downstream systems, handling incident management, root-cause analysis, and on-call support.
  • The job requires 8–10+ years of technical experience in a financial environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • The role is Chicago-based, with at least 3 days per week onsite and occasional night/weekend support.

Mandatory skills:
Mainframe skills (COBOL,JCL,DB2,VSAM), Troubleshooting Analytical
Experience required: 8-10 years