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Internship Remote Mainframe Developer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

CEI

DevOps Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

Remote (EST/CST Preferred) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Option to Convert) Work Authorization ... Experience working with mainframe environments * Troubleshooting experience across Java, containers ...

Broadcom

Product Manager

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

This solution monitors the health of the mainframes network, helping to identify user, certificate ... Regular meetings with customers (both remote and on-site) and presentations at customer conferences ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship remote mainframe developer in Pittsburgh, PA is $51.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.72 and $58.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Remote Mainframe Developer vs Remote Mainframe Support Analyst?

AspectInternship Remote Mainframe DeveloperRemote Mainframe Support Analyst
CredentialsBasic programming skills, coursework in mainframe technologiesTechnical support experience, knowledge of mainframe systems
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, learning-focusedRemote, troubleshooting and support-oriented
Industry UsageIT, finance, banking sectorsIT, banking, government agencies
Search IntentEntry-level mainframe development internshipSupport and maintenance of mainframe systems

Internship Remote Mainframe Developers focus on learning and assisting in mainframe programming projects, while Remote Mainframe Support Analysts handle troubleshooting and system support. Both roles are remote and industry-specific, but differ in responsibilities and experience level.

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Infographic showing various Internship Remote Mainframe Developer job openings in Pittsburgh, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Internship, 69% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,786 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Remote Software Engineer - COBOL/Mainframe Developer

Sigma Systems, Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA • Remote

$47.50 - $61.25/hr

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19696-1 Remote Software Engineer – COBOL/Mainframe Developer | 6-Month Contract | 100% Remote

Sigma Systems Inc. is seeking a Remote Software Engineer – COBOL/Mainframe Developer to join a dynamic software engineering team responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise Mainframe applications. This role is ideal for an experienced COBOL developer who thrives in Agile environments and is passionate about delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.

Position Details

Job Title: Remote Software Engineer – COBOL/Mainframe Developer

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Location: 100% Remote

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Normal Business Hours

Work Authorization: Due to the nature of this position, only U.S. Citizens (USC) are eligible to apply.

Job Summary

The Software Engineer – COBOL/Mainframe Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise Mainframe applications using COBOL. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring applications meet business requirements while maintaining high standards for performance, quality, and maintainability.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on Mainframe development experience, is proficient in COBOL programming, and is comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise Mainframe applications using COBOL.
  • Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into efficient software solutions.
  • Develop well-structured, maintainable, and documented code following established coding standards.
  • Maintain and update existing Mainframe applications while ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to software engineering best practices.
  • Utilize GitLab for source control, version management, and code collaboration.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation for software development and application processes.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, QA teams, and fellow developers throughout the SDLC.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsEducation
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Required Experience

Mandatory

  • Minimum 3 years of experience designing scalable, highly available software solutions using algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on COBOL Mainframe programming experience.
  • Strong experience working with Mainframe technologies.
  • Proficiency in COBOL programming.
  • Experience using GitLab for source control and version management.
  • Experience creating and maintaining technical code documentation and software processing documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including:
    • Coding standards
    • Unit testing
    • Code reviews
    • Source control management
    • Build processes
    • Software testing
    • Deployment and operations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability and willingness to learn additional programming languages and technologies as needed.
  • Passion for developing high-quality software and improving application usability.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a U.S. Citizen with strong hands-on COBOL/Mainframe development experience, proficiency in GitLab, and experience developing and maintaining enterprise applications. The candidate should be comfortable working in an Agile environment, producing well-documented, maintainable code, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions.