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Junior Mainframe Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Mentor and coach junior team members, cultivating their mainframe and modernization skills. * Define and continuously refine the practice roadmap, aligning modernization initiatives with ...

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 ...

Job#: 3040799 Mainframe Admin Location: Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Role ... Support senior personnel and project managers on technical projects. * Assist and help train junior ...

Mainframe Utilities Developer

Phoenix, AZ

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

... your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud ... Mainframe z/OS and Horizon platforms, z/OS USS, z/OS Connect, Jenkins, Ansible, IDZ and/or Eclipse ...

Mainframe Utilities Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

... your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud ... Mainframe z/OS and Horizon platforms, z/OS USS, z/OS Connect, Jenkins, Ansible, IDZ and/or Eclipse ...

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

... your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud ... Who You Are Required Qualifications: * 7-12+ years of mainframe experience * 3-5+ years in DB2 ...

... your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud ... Who You Are Required Qualifications: * 7-12+ years of mainframe experience * 3-5+ years in DB2 ...

Mainframe DB2 Replication Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

... your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud ... Mainframe batch and online environments Preferred Experience: * Familiarity with: * MQ / messaging ...

APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

... junior engineers, providing actionable feedback, and leveraging operational metrics for performance optimization. * Minimum 5+ years of proven experience in Mainframe technologies including COBOL ...

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What is the difference between Junior Mainframe vs Mainframe Developer?

AspectJunior MainframeMainframe Developer
CredentialsBasic certifications, entry-level experienceAdvanced certifications, several years of experience
Work EnvironmentSupport and maintenance tasks, learning-focusedDesign, development, and optimization of mainframe applications
Employer UsageEntry-level roles in finance, government, and large enterprisesSenior roles with more responsibility in similar industries

Junior Mainframe roles are typically entry-level, focusing on support and learning, while Mainframe Developers handle complex development tasks. The main difference lies in experience, responsibilities, and skill level, with Junior Mainframe positions serving as a stepping stone toward becoming a Mainframe Developer.

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Infographic showing various Junior Mainframe job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Mainframe Architect (Contract Consultant

Resource Consultings Services Inc.

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Senior Mainframe Architect (Contract Consultant)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 2 months (with potential extension)

Overview:

  • We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Architect to support modernization and optimization initiatives across enterprise mainframe environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in CA Technologies, BMC Software, and IBM mainframe tools, and will play a critical role in designing, integrating, and transitioning legacy systems to modern platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead architectural design and strategy for mainframe systems, including z/OS, Db2, CICS, and MQ.
  • Evaluate and implement toolsets from CA, BMC, and IBM to improve performance, automation, and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support tool replacement and modernization efforts.
  • Provide technical leadership on disaster recovery, backup, and compliance for mainframe environments.
  • Develop documentation, migration plans, and operational workflows.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in mainframe architecture and systems engineering.
  • Hands-on expertise with:
    • CA Technologies (e.g., CA-7, CA-11, CA-Top Secret)
    • BMC Software (e.g., Control-M, AMI Ops, ISPW)
    • IBM Tools (e.g., z/OS, RACF, SMF, SDSF, Db2 utilities)
  • Proven experience in tool replacement, integration, and modernization projects.
  • Strong understanding of mainframe security, performance tuning, and automation.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with hybrid cloud integration (Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud).
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices in mainframe environments.
  • Prior consulting experience with large enterprises or government agencies.