Dallas, TX · Remote
$55 - $60/hr
COBOL AS/400 Programmer Location: Remote (Must work PST hours) Travel: Up to 3 days per month ... operate independently in distributed environments. This is a remote position aligned with PST ...
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Dallas, TX · Remote
$55 - $60/hr
COBOL AS/400 Programmer Location: Remote (Must work PST hours) Travel: Up to 3 days per month ... operate independently in distributed environments. This is a remote position aligned with PST ...
Dallas, TX · On-site +1
$55 - $60/hr
COBOL AS/400 Programmer Location: Remote (Must work PST hours) Travel: Up to 3 days per month ... operate independently in distributed environments. This is a remote position aligned with PST ...
Dallas, TX · On-site +1
$55 - $60/hr
COBOL AS/400 Programmer Location: Remote (Must work PST hours) Travel: Up to 3 days per month ... operate independently in distributed environments. This is a remote position aligned with PST ...
Detroit, MI · On-site
All prospective contractors will be required to pass background check prior to the start date of ... COBOL and GenX Programming: Debugging Data: DMSII Databases: Experience with Workflow language:
Detroit, MI · On-site
All prospective contractors will be required to pass background check prior to the start date of ... COBOL and GenX Programming: Debugging Data: DMSII Databases: Experience with Workflow language:
New York, NY · Remote
$80 - $100/hr
Ability to read and write COBOL code independently. * Strong debugging and code review skills. * Clear written communication in English. Preferred * Familiarity with mainframe environments such as ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$80 - $100/hr
Ability to read and write COBOL code independently. * Strong debugging and code review skills. * Clear written communication in English. Preferred * Familiarity with mainframe environments such as ...
New York, NY · Remote
$100/hr
Ability to read and write COBOL code independently. * Strong debugging and code review skills. * Clear written communication in English. Preferred * Familiarity with mainframe environments such as ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$100/hr
Ability to read and write COBOL code independently. * Strong debugging and code review skills. * Clear written communication in English. Preferred * Familiarity with mainframe environments such as ...
Jersey City, NJ · On-site +1
COBOL Vantage Programmer Location: Remote Duration: Long-term contract Key Skills: * COBOL Vantage ... Ability to work independently in a remote environment Qualifications * 4+ years of Vantage / WMA ...
Jersey City, NJ · On-site +1
COBOL Vantage Programmer Location: Remote Duration: Long-term contract Key Skills: * COBOL Vantage ... Ability to work independently in a remote environment Qualifications * 4+ years of Vantage / WMA ...
$40 - $45/hr
Thinkfind is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Programmer to support critical enterprise ... can operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Desired Skills: COBOL ...
$40 - $45/hr
Thinkfind is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Programmer to support critical enterprise ... can operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Desired Skills: COBOL ...
Urbana, MO · On-site
$48.50 - $65.50/hr
Excellent problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and ability to work independently ... COBOL Developer
Urbana, MO · On-site
$48.50 - $65.50/hr
Excellent problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and ability to work independently ... COBOL Developer
$47 - $60.50/hr
Write software programs using specific programming languages/platforms such as Java or MS .NET, and ... U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are ...
$47 - $60.50/hr
Write software programs using specific programming languages/platforms such as Java or MS .NET, and ... U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are ...
Senior COBOL Developer Location: Remote Long Term Contract Project description We are seeking ... Mentor junior contractors and contribute to knowledge transfer. Skills Must have 5+ years of hands ...
Senior COBOL Developer Location: Remote Long Term Contract Project description We are seeking ... Mentor junior contractors and contribute to knowledge transfer. Skills Must have 5+ years of hands ...
Senior Cobol Developer Location: Remote Project description We are seeking experienced COBOL ... Mentor junior contractors and contribute to knowledge transfer. Skills Must have * 5+ years of ...
Senior Cobol Developer Location: Remote Project description We are seeking experienced COBOL ... Mentor junior contractors and contribute to knowledge transfer. Skills Must have * 5+ years of ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$49 - $66.25/hr
COBOL Developer Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Type: Contract (W2/C2C) Job ... Preferred Attributes: * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Strong ...
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Des Moines, IA · On-site
$49 - $66.25/hr
COBOL Developer Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Type: Contract (W2/C2C) Job ... Preferred Attributes: * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Strong ...
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$49.25 - $66.75/hr
We are seeking a Senior iSeries / AS400 COBOL Developer with 10+ years of strong hands-on ... Ability to work independently and guide distributed teams
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$49.25 - $66.75/hr
We are seeking a Senior iSeries / AS400 COBOL Developer with 10+ years of strong hands-on ... Ability to work independently and guide distributed teams
Trenton, NJ · On-site
LingaTech is seeking a Senior COBOL Developer to support the analysis, design, enhancement, and ... independently while coordinating with multiple technical teams Preferred : • Experience ...
Trenton, NJ · On-site
LingaTech is seeking a Senior COBOL Developer to support the analysis, design, enhancement, and ... independently while coordinating with multiple technical teams Preferred : • Experience ...
Jersey City, NJ · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Mentor junior contractors and contribute to knowledge transfer. Skills Must have * 5+ years of ... Ability to reverse engineer and document legacy systems. * Strong debugging and unit testing skills.
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Jersey City, NJ · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Mentor junior contractors and contribute to knowledge transfer. Skills Must have * 5+ years of ... Ability to reverse engineer and document legacy systems. * Strong debugging and unit testing skills.
Lincoln, NE · On-site
$47.75 - $64.50/hr
Job Title: Prof Cobol Developer Location: Lincoln, NE Experience Level: 5 + years Basic ... Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction or as part of a team.
Lincoln, NE · On-site
$47.75 - $64.50/hr
Job Title: Prof Cobol Developer Location: Lincoln, NE Experience Level: 5 + years Basic ... Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction or as part of a team.
Columbia, SC · On-site +1
... other contracted staff. Perform On-Call duties on a rotational basis. Required Skills (rank in ... COBOL * 10+ years of experience with JCL * 10+ years of experience with IDMS/Network * 7+ years of ...
Columbia, SC · On-site +1
... other contracted staff. Perform On-Call duties on a rotational basis. Required Skills (rank in ... COBOL * 10+ years of experience with JCL * 10+ years of experience with IDMS/Network * 7+ years of ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Looking for sharp, quick, and fairly independent contractor that is able to reverse engineer the existing COBOL code . REQUIRED SKILLS: - 3-4 years' experience working with Control M, TSO, File ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Looking for sharp, quick, and fairly independent contractor that is able to reverse engineer the existing COBOL code . REQUIRED SKILLS: - 3-4 years' experience working with Control M, TSO, File ...
Create COBOL programs to perform database unloads and reloads, as needed, for Unisys OS2200 DMS and ... U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are ...
Create COBOL programs to perform database unloads and reloads, as needed, for Unisys OS2200 DMS and ... U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are ...
New York, NY · Remote
$115K - $130K/yr
Working independently on all tasks * Designing, developing and maintaining custom applications or ... Programming Languages/Tools: COBOL, CICS, JCL, SQL, DB2, VSAM * Environment: IBM Mainframe using ...
New York, NY · Remote
$115K - $130K/yr
Working independently on all tasks * Designing, developing and maintaining custom applications or ... Programming Languages/Tools: COBOL, CICS, JCL, SQL, DB2, VSAM * Environment: IBM Mainframe using ...
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An Independent Contractor COBOL Programmer is a self-employed professional who develops, maintains, and upgrades COBOL-based systems for clients on a contract basis. They often work with legacy systems in industries like banking, insurance, and government. Their responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, debugging code, and optimizing software performance. Since they are contractors, they typically handle multiple projects, set their own schedules, and negotiate their own rates.
As an Independent Contractor Cobol Programmer, you will often be engaged in tasks such as maintaining, enhancing, and troubleshooting legacy COBOL applications, as well as performing data migrations or system integrations. You might work with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA testers, and system architects to ensure business and technical requirements are met. Projects can range from short-term bug fixes to long-term modernization initiatives, requiring adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. This role typically involves managing your own workload and deadlines while effectively communicating progress and challenges to the client or project team.
To thrive as an Independent Contractor Cobol Programmer, you need strong expertise in COBOL programming, legacy systems maintenance, and a solid understanding of mainframe environments, usually supported by relevant experience in IT or computer science. Familiarity with IBM z/OS, JCL, DB2 databases, and source code management tools is commonly required, and certifications in these areas can be beneficial. Effective communication, time management, and self-motivation are key soft skills for managing projects independently and collaborating remotely with clients or teams. These skills ensure successful project delivery, adherence to client specifications, and the ability to respond to evolving technical and business requirements.
$55 - $60/hr
Full-time
Posted 5 days ago
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51 - 200 Employees
Hoffman Estates, IL, US
2017
