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Stefanini

Jr. Mainframe Developer and Support

Reading, PA · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

May assist Programmer/Analyst on more complex projects and prepare programming specifications and documentation Qualifications * Bachelors Degree or equivalent required * 6+ years' experience

Forhyre

Unisys Mainframe Developer

Phoenix, AZ

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

We are looking for a Senior Mainframes Developer to work on mainframe software application ... Responsible for providing hands on expert level assistance to junior developers for technical ...

HR Pundits

Mainframe Development Team Lead

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$45.25 - $58/hr

Mainframe Development Team Lead Location: Dearborn, MI (Onsite) Fulltime Exp: 10+ Must have COBOL ... Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers. Implement best practices for ...

Forhyre

Unisys Mainframe Developer

Dallas, TX

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

We are looking for a Senior Mainframes Developer to work on mainframe software application ... Responsible for providing hands on expert level assistance to junior developers for technical ...

Forhyre

Unisys Mainframe Developer

Charleston, WV

$45.25 - $58.25/hr

We are looking for a Senior Mainframes Developer to work on mainframe software application ... Responsible for providing hands on expert level assistance to junior developers for technical ...

Kyndryl

COBOL Mainframe Application Developer

Concord, NC · On-site

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in mainframe development ... Ensure proper change management for all requested changes, fixes and enhancements to production ...

Kyndryl

$49 - $63/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in mainframe development ... Ensure proper change management for all requested changes, fixes and enhancements to production ...

Kyndryl

COBOL Mainframe Application Developer

Dallas, TX

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in mainframe development ... Ensure proper change management for all requested changes, fixes and enhancements to production ...

S2SSoft

Mainframe Developer

Edison, NJ · On-site

$49.75 - $63.75/hr

... junior developers; enforce coding standards and best practices. 7. Collaborate with cross ... mainframe development. 11. Conduct Daily Team huddle meetings and Shift handover calls Skills ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior mainframe programmer in the United States is $26.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior mainframe programmer?

Junior Mainframe Programmers are entry-level professionals who work with mainframe computer systems, typically maintaining, developing, and troubleshooting software written in languages like COBOL, JCL, or Assembler. They assist in supporting legacy systems that handle large-scale data processing tasks for industries such as banking, insurance, and government. Their responsibilities often include coding, debugging, running batch jobs, and ensuring that mainframe applications run smoothly under the supervision of senior programmers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior mainframe programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Mainframe Programmer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages like COBOL, JCL, and SQL, often supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with IBM mainframe environments, version control systems, and database management tools is crucial for daily tasks. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn quickly help you adapt to legacy systems and collaborate with senior developers. These skills are essential to ensure reliable system maintenance, effective troubleshooting, and smooth integration within enterprise IT teams.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior mainframe programmer in their first year on the job?

In their first year, a Junior Mainframe Programmer is usually responsible for maintaining and updating existing mainframe applications, assisting with coding tasks, debugging programs, and performing routine batch processing operations. They often work under the guidance of senior programmers and participate in code reviews, documentation, and testing activities. Collaboration with analysts, QA testers, and other IT professionals is common to ensure program changes meet requirements and function smoothly in the production environment.
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Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2)

System One

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$48.25 - $62/hr

Contractor

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2) Duration : Contract to Hire Location : Salt Lake City, UT (Locals Preferred) Work Mode : 5 Days Onsite.

Systemone is seeking a talented Mainframe Developer to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT!

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise mainframe applications that are essential to our clients' daily operations. You'll work alongside experienced architects, developers, business analysts, QA teams, and client stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions. Your future duties and responsibilities

  • You will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, reliability, and continuous enhancement of enterprise applications supporting business critical operations.
  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and related technologies
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and development teams to deliver scalable, high quality software solutions that meet evolving business needs
  • Research, analyze, and recommend technical solutions, enhancements, and best practices to improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Provide technical support for mainframe applications by troubleshooting application, batch processing, database, and testing environment issues
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, user guides, and knowledge base articles to support long term application sustainability
  • Manage and maintain non production environments, including environment refreshes, deployments, configuration updates, and post migration validation activities
  • Monitor and support Control M batch processing workflows to ensure reliable job execution, scheduling accuracy, and operational efficiency
  • Partner with release management, change management, QA, infrastructure, and offshore development teams to coordinate deployments, environment readiness, and production implementations
  • Support data integrity, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve operational processes and system performance
  • Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for supported applications, providing guidance during enhancements, production support, audits, and release activities
  • Investigate, debug, and resolve production issues while implementing long term corrective solutions
  • Mentor junior developers through knowledge sharing, cross training, and technical coaching
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide on call production support as needed to ensure the availability and reliability of mission critical applications
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
  • We're looking for a collaborative problem solver who enjoys working in complex enterprise environments and takes pride in delivering reliable, high quality software solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5+ years of experience designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise mainframe applications
  • Strong hands on experience with: COBOL JCL CICS DB2 VSAM
  • Experience supporting enterprise batch processing, production support, troubleshooting, and application maintenance
  • Experience working with source control and deployment tools such as Endevor
  • Experience with Control M scheduling, batch workflow management, and production job monitoring
  • Experience using Easytrieve (EZtrieve) and other enterprise mainframe utilities is preferred
  • Experience with mainframe debugging and performance analysis tools
  • Proven ability to support multiple applications while working within large, cross functional teams
  • Experience collaborating with offshore development and support teams
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize competing work, and deliver high quality solutions in fast paced enterprise environments
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
Skills:
  • CICS
  • COBOL
  • DB2
  • EZTrieve
  • JCL
  • VSAM
Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh