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Intern Mainframe Applications Developer Jobs in Richmond, VA

Senior Software Engineer

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$121K - $159K/yr

The individual needs to beproficient in providing technical support for large and complex mainframe applications. The rolewill involve extensive collaboration with other developers, Business Analysts ...

... Programming logic is required. Teradata experience is required. Experience with Mainframes, DB2 is ... COTS) applications, and the conversion and integration of data from other systems in Medicaid ...

Systems Analyst 3

Richmond, VA · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

... Programming logic is required. Teradata experience is required. Experience with Mainframes, DB2 is ... COTS) applications, and the conversion and integration of data from other systems in Medicaid ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern mainframe applications developer in Richmond, VA is $22.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Intern Mainframe Applications Developer job openings in Richmond, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Internship, 43% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,127 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Mainframe Architect (AWS Migration Specialist)

Richmond, VA

$70 - $80/hr

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Job description

Job Title:
Mainframe Architect (AWS Migration Specialist)

Location:
Location: Onsite — Preferred: Richmond, VA | McLean, VA | Dallas, TX | Chicago, IL | New York, NY | Boston, MA | Atlanta, GA | San Francisco, CA
Interview Process: In-Person

Employment Type:
W2 / C2C | Long-Term Contract

Rate:
$75/hr

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the architecture and migration of legacy mainframe systems to AWS cloud environments.
  • Assess current infrastructure, define migration strategies, and develop executable roadmaps for modernization.
  • Design and implement robust cloud-native architectures that align with enterprise standards.
  • Develop actionable plans for refactoring, re-platforming, or rehosting mainframe applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cloud architects, app developers, business analysts, DevOps) to execute migration strategies.
  • Provide technical leadership, documentation, and mentorship to teams executing the migration.
  • Ensure security, compliance, performance, and cost optimization in cloud architectures.
  • Develop proof of concepts (POCs), design patterns, and architecture frameworks to support cloud adoption.
Required Skills:
  • 10+ years' experience in legacy Mainframe systems (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS).
  • Proven experience migrating mainframe workloads to AWS.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, CloudFormation, API Gateway.
  • Strong understanding of cloud migration frameworks and tools (e.g. Blu Age, Micro Focus, AWS Migration Hub, CloudEndure).
  • Expertise in data migration strategies, including re-platforming databases (DB2 to AWS RDS / Aurora).
  • Familiarity with rearchitecting legacy batch and real-time processes into cloud-native services.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills:
  • AWS Architect Certification (Professional / Specialty).
  • Experience in financial services or large enterprise environments.
  • Experience with mainframe modernization tools (e.g., Micro Focus, IBM Z modernization services).
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and security frameworks for cloud migrations.
Additional Considerations:
  • Candidate must be willing to relocate and work onsite in one of the preferred locations.
  • Work authorization must be pre-approved (no OPT/CPT).

Interested can share their CV to mubalraj@cliff-services.com