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Freelance Remote Cobol Programmer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We have a 30‐Month remote COBOL Programmer contract that may be extended by our client. Minimum Qualifications 84 months of COBOL programming experience. 84 months of JCL experience. 84 months of ...

COBOL Programmer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$55 - $60/hr

Remote (Must work PST hours) Travel: Up to 3 days per month onsite (expenses covered) Experience Level: 1 2+ years required Opportunity Overview We are seeking an experienced COBOL AS/400 Programmer ...

Remote: Cobol Developer with Hogan

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$49.75 - $67.25/hr

Exciting Remote Cobol Developer with Hogan contract opportunity. Requirements • Design, code, test, debug and support COBOL programs for batch and online (CICS) processing • Develop and maintain ...

Remote: Cobol Developer with Hogan

Dallas, TX · Remote

$49.75 - $67.25/hr

Exciting Remote Cobol Developer with Hogan contract opportunity. Requirements Design, code, test, debug and support COBOL programs for batch and online (CICS) processing Develop and maintain JCL for ...

Remote: Cobol Developer with Hogan

Dallas, TX · Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Exciting Remote Cobol Developer with Hogan contract opportunity. Requirements • Design, code, test, debug and support COBOL programs for batch and online (CICS) processing • Develop and maintain ...

COBOL Programmer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$55 - $60/hr

Remote (Must work PST hours) Travel: Up to 3 days per month onsite (expenses covered) Experience Level: 1 2+ years required Opportunity Overview We are seeking an experienced COBOL AS/400 Programmer ...

Remote Role Responsibilities * Read and interpret COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL , and related mainframe code. * Write clean, correct COBOL code based on technical requirements. * Debug COBOL logic ...

Remote Role Responsibilities * Read and interpret COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL , and related mainframe code. * Write clean, correct COBOL code based on technical requirements. * Debug COBOL logic ...

COBOL Developer

TN · Remote

$53.50 - $55/hr

COBOL Developer (834 Enrollment Files) - Remote Pay: $53.90/hour (W2 only) Location: 100% Remote - Open to candidates from approved states About the Role Seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with ...

UX Writer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$90 - $95.56/hr

Partnering with a collaborative team of designers, engineers, and product experts, you'll ... Remote)Freelance Technical Copywriter - Remote WorkAI Trainer for Arabic Writers/Speakers ...

iSeries COBOL Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Remote

$49 - $66.50/hr

Remote Contract C2C Mandatory Skills: iSeries development expertise ILE COBOL ILE CL DB2 database ... application programming on iSeries using ILE COBOL, ILE CL, and DB2 Ability to support system ...

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 ...

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How much do freelance remote cobol programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance 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.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote Cobol Programmer vs Freelance Remote Java Developer?

AspectFreelance Remote Cobol ProgrammerFreelance Remote Java Developer
Required CredentialsExperience with COBOL, possibly certifications in legacy systemsJava certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional), experience with Java frameworks
Work EnvironmentPrimarily legacy system maintenance, mainframe environmentsModern software development, cloud integration, web applications
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, government agencies, insurance companiesTech companies, startups, enterprise software firms
Search & Comparison IntentClients seeking legacy system expertise, maintenance projectsClients looking for modern application development

While both roles involve programming, Freelance Remote Cobol Programmers focus on maintaining legacy systems in industries like finance and government, whereas Freelance Remote Java Developers work on modern applications across various industries. The choice depends on the project requirements and technology stack.

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Cobol Programmer

Comtello

Richmond, VA • Remote

Full-time

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Job description

We have a 30‐Month remote COBOL Programmer contract that may be extended by our client.
Minimum Qualifications
84 months of COBOL programming experience.
84 months of JCL experience.
84 months of IBM DB2 experience working with databases.
60 months of IDMS Database experience.
60 months of experience writing technical design specification documents for multifaceted component‐based systems.
60 months of system analysis and design experience for multi‐tiered transactional systems.
Minimum Application Requirements
Must meet or exceed the Minimum Qualifications.
Must be a current resident of the United States.
Must have current work authorization for the United States.
Must be a direct hire.
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Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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