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Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Mainframe Developer Experience: 10+ Years Tampa, FL 45 Miles * 10+ years' Mainframe Application/COBOL development experience * 7+ years' experience in CICS/DB2/VSAM/MQ application development

Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$40 - $42/hr

Requirements: * 10+ years of Mainframe Application/COBOL development experience. * 7+ years of hands-on experience in CICS, DB2, VSAM, and MQ application development. * Strong expertise in debugging ...

Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe application development. Strong proficiency in COBOL, DB2, and VSAM. Solid understanding of JCL, CICS, and IMS ...

Mainframe Developer at Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Tampa, FL Experience - 8+ Required Skills: 10+ years' Mainframe Application/COBOL development experience 7+ years' experience in CICS/DB2/VSAM/MQ application development Experience required in debug ...

Mainframe COBOL

Omaha, NE · On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

Should have experience in Mainframe Application Development along with strong hands-on Cobol , JCL, VSAM, Db2 and Mainframe Utilities CICS . * Ability to design, code, unit test, turnover, implement ...

Mainframe COBOL

Omaha, NE · On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

Should have experience in Mainframe Application Development along with strong hands-on Cobol , JCL, VSAM, Db2 and Mainframe Utilities CICS . * Ability to design, code, unit test, turnover, implement ...

Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

... improvement * 10+ years' Mainframe Application / COBOL development experience * 7+ years ... Experience in application development using financial messaging Using SWIFT MT, ISO 20022 pain ...

mainframe developer

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$47.50 - $61/hr

Mainframe application development & support * Batch job scheduling and monitoring * Production support and incident management * Data integration and reconciliation * Performance tuning and ...

As a COBOL Mainframe Application Developer, you will work directly with the Department of Labor ... Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all development processes, including ...

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How much do mainframe application development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe application development in the United States is $48.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $56.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mainframe Application Development vs Mainframe Systems Analyst?

AspectMainframe Application DevelopmentMainframe Systems Analyst
Primary RoleDesigning, coding, and testing mainframe applicationsAnalyzing, designing, and supporting mainframe systems and processes
Skills & CertificationsCOBOL, JCL, DB2, certifications in mainframe developmentCOBOL, JCL, system analysis, certifications in systems analysis
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, coding environments, project-basedOperations teams, system support, troubleshooting
Industry UsageFinancial services, insurance, government agenciesFinancial institutions, healthcare, government agencies

While both roles work within mainframe environments, Mainframe Application Developers focus on creating and maintaining applications, whereas Mainframe Systems Analysts analyze and support existing systems and processes. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but serve different functions within mainframe operations.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Application Development job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,800 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Role Overview:
This is a Mainframe Developer role with a focus on COBOL, DB2, and JCL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mainframe application development, particularly in the banking domain with ACH processing knowledge.
Location: MN ONly
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, and JCL
  • Work with agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles
  • Communicate with all parties involved in the product team, including engineers, product owner, scrum master, third-party vendors, and customers
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues

Required Skills:
  • 6+ years of experience in mainframe application development
  • Strong proficiency in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL
  • Experience working in large-scale enterprise or banking environments
  • Solid understanding of batch and online processing frameworks

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Fiserv integrations, especially PEP+ (PEP Plus)
  • Familiarity with ZEOS Connect API development
  • Exposure to modernization efforts (e.g., API enablement, mainframe integration strategies)