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Mainframe Developer at Omaha, NE

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 ...

Kyndryl

COBOL Mainframe Application Developer

Concord, NC

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

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 ...

Kyndryl

COBOL Mainframe Application Developer

Dallas, TX

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

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 ...

Kyndryl

$49 - $63/hr

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 ...

Raas Infotek LLC

Mainframe Developer

Cape Coral, FL · On-site

$43.75 - $56.25/hr

Required Skills * 10+ years of experience in Mainframe application development and support. * Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and IBM z/OS. * Experience in batch ...

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Neotecra

Mainframe Application Developer

New York, NY · On-site

This role focuses on daily operational stability, feature development, and data integrations across ... Key Responsibilities Core Application Support Maintain, support, and enhance legacy mainframe ...

Neotecra

Mainframe Application Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role focuses on daily operational stability, feature development, and data integrations across ... Key Responsibilities Core Application Support Maintain, support, and enhance legacy mainframe ...

Sonsoft Inc

Mainframe Consultant

Bentonville, AR

At least 3 year of experience in Mainframe application development and maintenance projects. * At least 2 years of experience in translating functional/non-functional requirements to system ...

Sonsoft Inc

Mainframe Consultant

Pennington, NJ · On-site

Preferred At least 4 years of experience in Mainframe application development, maintenance and testing. At least 4 years of experience in Mainframe,COBOL, DB2, Store Procedures, MQ, CICS, SPUFI ...

Sonsoft Inc

Mainframe Consultant

Pennington, NJ · On-site

At least 4 years of experience in Mainframe application development, maintenance and testing. * At least 4 years of experience in Mainframe,COBOL, DB2, Store Procedures, MQ, CICS, SPUFI, ENDEOR, VSAM ...

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How much do mainframe application development jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,800 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Mainframe Application Programmer

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Downey, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position: Mainframe Application Programmer
Location: Downey, CA
Duration: 12 months
Mandatory Skills:
  • The Senior Application Programmer for Mainframe Systems will possess knowledge and experience in applications software development principles and methods sufficient to participate in the design, development, testing and implementation of new or modified applications software; organization's operational environment; software design principles, methods and approaches; principles, methods and procedures for designing, developing, optimizing and integrating new and/or reusable systems components; pertinent government regulations; infrastructure requirements, database management principles and methodologies, including data structures, data modeling, data warehousing and transaction processing; functionality and operability of the current operating environment; systems engineering concepts and factors such as structured design, supportability, reliability, scalability and maintainability; optimization concepts and methods; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and speak and write effectively and prepare effective reports.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in an IMS/Cobol mainframe environment.
  • This classification must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in electronic data processing systems design and programming with one or more of the software set forth below. LANGUAGES: COBOL, Natural/ SuperNatural, IMS/DB/DC, DB2/SQL, Assembler, SAS, CICS; MF FOCUS; TOOLS/UTILITIES: MVS JCL, MVS TSO/ISPF, IBM OPTIM, FILE Manager, SPUFI, ICEMAN/ICETOOLS, SORT, VSAM, CLIST, FTP, DYL260/280, CA Gen (CoolGen), CA Endevor, CA Spool, CA OM Web Viewer, IBM Websphere, Debugger, N2O; DATABASES: DB2, IMS, ADABAS, FOCUS; OS: z/OS; OTHER: EntireX, ASP, HTML, Cloverleaf.

Experience Preferred:
  • Strong foundational experience with large-scale complex IMS/COBOL mainframe applications. Candidate must possess strong IMS batch experience and have knowledge of creating IMS test databases on-demand, along with creation of IMS/COBOL batch jobs to load and test data.

Education Required:
This classification requires the possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Computer Science field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Regards,
Sangeetha
West Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Serving government agencies for 22 Years
E: sangeetha.p@wati.com, D: 279 895 6797
www.wati.com

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