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Mainframe Application Development Jobs in Dallas, TX

Northern Base

Senior Mainframe and .NET Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.25/hr

DB2 Database Development & Administration * CICS * JCL * VSAM * IMS * IBM Mainframe Utilities * .NET Framework * C# * ASP.NET * Web API Services * SQL Server * Mainframe and .NET Application ...

Randstad Digital

Mainframe Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$58 - $61/hr

Supporting analysis, design, development, testing and documentation with minimal oversight. 3-5 ... If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great ...

Apex Systems

Mainframe Developer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$104 - $135/hr

Experience:** 5-7 years of experience in mainframe development.**Technical Skills:** Mainframe ... Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more ...

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How much do mainframe application development jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe application development in Dallas, TX is $48.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.03 and $56.35 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 Dallas, TX as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,703 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Mainframe Developer contract jobs with Banking Domain in Westlake, TX

Tech Mirrors

Westlake, TX • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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Mainframe Developer

Location: Westlake, TX (This is a hybrid role monthly, 1 week onsite, and 1 week remote alternatively)

Responsibilities
  • Application Development and Engineering Design, write, test, and implement complex, highly secure batch and online programs utilizing enterprise COBOL within IBM zOS environments.
  • Transaction Processing CICS Architect and optimize online CICS applications to ensure ultra-low latency, optimal screen data layouts, high-volume throughput, and robust error-handling protocols.
  • Database Management DB2 Design efficient relational tables, write high-performance embedded SQL statements, and optimize DB2 store procedures, indexes, and queries to eliminate processing bottlenecks.
  • Batch Architecture and JCL Manage, write, and optimize complex JCL Job Control Language streams, utilities IEBGENER, IDCAMS, SORT, and automated batch scheduling systems.
  • Performance Tuning and Debugging Perform advanced root-cause analysis, system tracing, and performance tuning using tools like Dump Analysis, Xpediter, InterTest, or File-AID to maintain high availability.
  • Systems Integration and API Enablement Partner with Cloud and Integration Architects to expose core mainframe data and transactional logic to modern RESTful APIs via zOS Connect or MQ Series.
  • Technical Stewardship Define and enforce coding standards, lead rigorous code reviews, and maintain comprehensive documentation for legacy architectures.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of professional experience in IBM Mainframe software engineering.
  • Proven track record in high-volume, transactional environments e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare, Logistics, or Insurance.
  • Domain expertise: Banking, Stock plan experience preferred.
  • Skill Matrix: Domain required tooling and concepts such as languages Enterprise COBOL, JCL, Embedded SQL, Assembler/EZTrieve (plus).
  • Online Processing: CICS BMS Maps, TS/TD Queues, Program Control, Intercommunication.
  • Data Management: DB2 Relational design.
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