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Kavaliro

Mainframe Engineer - IBM

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$45.25 - $58.25/hr

Kavaliro is looking for a Mainframe Engineer to join our Jacksonville-based client's team. This position will focus on implementing and managing IBM mainframe server hardware and software for on ...

Eliassen Group

Mainframe Engineer

Westlake, TX

$55 - $60/hr

Onsite in Westlake, TX Our client seeks a Mainframe Engineer to develop and maintain high-volume, business-critical money movement platforms within brokerage record-keeping technology. You will ...

Eliassen Group

Mainframe Engineer

Westlake, TX

$55 - $60/hr

Onsite in Westlake, TX Our client seeks a Mainframe Engineer to develop and maintain high-volume, business-critical money movement platforms within brokerage record-keeping technology. You will ...

Alkaeus

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and SQL - AWS - REST APIs - Jira Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of ...

Ace Technologies, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement- NICE TO HAVE Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of core mainframe ...

Alkaeus

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and SQL - AWS - REST APIs - Jira - Domain: Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement (nice to have ...

Navy Federal Credit Union

Senior Mainframe Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site +1

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of work experience in mainframe CICS and / or WebSphere MQ systems programming. This position is eligible for the TalentQuest employee referral ...

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How much do mainframe engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe engineer in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mainframe Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Engineer, you need strong expertise in mainframe systems (such as IBM z/OS), programming languages like COBOL and JCL, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like TSO/ISPF, DB2, CICS, and industry certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer are typically expected. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are vital soft skills that help in troubleshooting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure reliable system performance, quick issue resolution, and seamless integration with modern IT environments.

What are some common challenges Mainframe Engineers face when integrating legacy systems with modern technologies?

Mainframe Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating legacy systems with newer platforms, such as ensuring compatibility, maintaining data integrity, and minimizing downtime during migrations. Navigating differences in programming languages, data formats, and security protocols requires careful planning and strong problem-solving skills. Collaboration with application developers, database administrators, and IT security teams is typically essential to achieve seamless integration and support business continuity.

What is a Mainframe Engineer?

A Mainframe Engineer is an IT professional who specializes in maintaining, configuring, and optimizing mainframe computer systems. These engineers ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mainframes, which are large, powerful computers used by organizations for critical applications such as banking, government, and large-scale data processing. Their responsibilities include system upgrades, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, performance tuning, and implementing security protocols. Mainframe Engineers often work with legacy systems and must be proficient in mainframe-specific operating systems and languages like COBOL, JCL, and z/OS.

What is the difference between Mainframe Engineer vs Mainframe Developer?

AspectMainframe EngineerMainframe Developer
Primary RoleMaintains, supports, and optimizes mainframe systems and infrastructureDesigns, codes, and tests mainframe applications and software
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of mainframe hardware, OS, and system tools; certifications like IBM Certified System AdministratorProficiency in COBOL, JCL, and mainframe programming; similar certifications often applicable
Work EnvironmentSystem support teams, data centers, enterprise IT departmentsDevelopment teams, software projects, application environments
Industry UsageFinancial services, government, large enterprisesFinancial institutions, insurance, large corporations

While both roles work within mainframe environments, Mainframe Engineers focus on maintaining and supporting the infrastructure, whereas Mainframe Developers primarily design and develop mainframe applications. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their core responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 1% As Needed, 11% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 49% Contract. Highlights an 7% Physical, 28% Hybrid, and 65% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Senior Mainframe Engineer

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Weehawken, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position: Senior Mainframe Engineer
Location: Weehawken, NJ - 5 days per week onsite
Must Have:
• No H1B Visas
• All candidates must be available to start working onsite within 2-3 weeks of accepting an offer.
• Must be a direct employee/contractor of your company - Can not have another employer layer.
• 5+ Years of COBOL
• 2+ years of DB2
• 2+ Years of JCL
• Recent Experience with handling back-office operations of financial brokerage services.
Project Description
Our program was started as the migration of the financial instruments trading legacy mainframe system to a new technical, highly-scalable platform. The success of the program in both the migration and creation of a scalable platform led to it being selected as the strategic platform providing full-scale of advisory services for one of the biggest financial institutions in the world. This has led to significant further investment for legacy system migrations and technical improvements. Currently we have teams across several locations (Weehawken, Wroclaw) on those projects.
Reengineer set of existing applications and introduce additional application interface layer, allowing to query underlying data from third-party applications
Responsibilities:
- Trace batch jobs and document -- Visio knowledge is a plus
- Code Batch jobs and install run schedule -- written requirements will be provided
- Analyze data to address defects related to his/her code
- Maintain JIRA/RLC tickets -- for deployment, updating JIRA tasks, etc
- Be a team player to assist other team members in whatever tasks are pending
Skills Must have:
- Experience with handling financial data, back-office operations of financial brokerage services
- Extensive exposure to data-driven processes which require tracing program flows and being able to figure out processing requirements from mainframe program code
- Minimum 7+ years of experience who are experienced with mainframe batch job implementation using JCL, COBOL, PROC, SORT
- Experience in writing DB2 stored procs
- We are also looking for a developer who asks questions with a 'learning' attitude
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