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Mainframe Developer

Brookfield, WI ยท On-site

$46.50 - $59.75/hr

They are seeking a Mainframe Developer to support and develop critical Mainframe and Teradata applications, ensuring efficient operations in a production environment. Responsibilities : โ€ข 5+ years ...

Mainframe Operator

Downey, CA ยท On-site

$50.75 - $65/hr

Mainframe Operator Location: Downey, CA Duration: 12 months Description: The Information Technology Mainframe Operator works under the direction of an Information Technology Systems Operations ...

Adabas mainframe

Atlanta, GA ยท Remote

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Adabas mainframe Looking for a ADABAS DBA/ Developer/ ADABAS production support/ Mainframe Developer/ Mainframe Programmer background Location: 100% REMOTE | WEEKEND WORK Responsibilities include:

Mainframe Architect

Raleigh, NC ยท Hybrid

$79 - $80/hr

Mainframe Architect Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid) Rate: 80/hr on C2C. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of VSAM and Hierarchical database structures Required Skills: * Technical knowledge ...

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Mainframe Architect Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: $0.00 Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview Leave placeholder text ...

Mainframe Architect Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: $0.00 Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview Leave placeholder text ...

Mainframe Engineer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$49.50 - $63.75/hr

The Mainframe engineers responsibilities include: Technical Lead for Mainframe Platform (z/OS| Dell Storage| IMS| DB2| RACF| CA JobTrac) to govern operations| changes and sustainability upgrade ...

Mainframe Engineer

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$50 - $64.25/hr

* Position will be working in the Mainframe platform support group. * Candidate must have Mainframe application support experience. * Client is seeking three identical Senior Specialty Systems ...

Mainframe Consultant

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Mainframe Consultant Location: Chandler, AZ - 3x a week Duration: 12 months Pay rate: $60-$70/hr This project is part of a large Banking security and infrastructure modernization initiative. Most of ...

Mainframe Developer

Mclean, VA

$49.50 - $63.75/hr

Mainframe Developer (Banking Domain) Location: McLean, VA (Onsite, 5 days/week) Note: This position is open to local candidates in McLean, VA only. Face-to-face (F2F) interviews are mandatory, so ...

About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF? We are looking for exceptional talent to ...

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About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF? We are looking for exceptional talent to ...

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Mainframe Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA ยท On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF? We are looking for exceptional talent to ...

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Mainframe Specialist

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

About the Role Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF? We are looking for exceptional talent to ...

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Mainframe COBOL Developer

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$49.50 - $63.50/hr

Mainframe COBOL Developer Location: Madison, WI (Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer with at least 4 years of hands-on Mainframe ...

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How much do mainframe jobs jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe jobs 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 is the difference between Mainframe Jobs vs System Programmer Jobs?

AspectMainframe JobsSystem Programmer Jobs
CredentialsTypically require mainframe certifications and experience with COBOL, JCLRequire knowledge of operating systems, scripting, and system configuration
Work EnvironmentMainframe data centers, large enterprise IT environmentsIT departments, data centers, enterprise systems
Industry UsageBanking, finance, insurance, governmentIT service providers, large corporations
Job FocusMaintaining and supporting mainframe applications and hardwareConfiguring, installing, and maintaining system software and hardware

While both Mainframe Jobs and System Programmer Jobs involve working with enterprise systems, Mainframe Jobs focus on maintaining and supporting mainframe applications, whereas System Programmer Jobs concentrate on system configuration and software management. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

What cities are hiring for Mainframe Jobs jobs? Cities with the most Mainframe Jobs job openings:
Infographic showing various Mainframe Jobs job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

MAINFRAME DEVELOPER

Texas State Library and Archives Commision

Brooklyn, NY โ€ข On-site, Remote

$52.25 - $67/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Developer
Job Location: Remote( New York City,NY)
Job Type:Contract
Job descriptions :
Role: Developing applications in a Mainframe environment with integration to
distributed environment resolving complex and conflicting design issues
Objective: To analyze and improve existing business processes with application
automation where possible.
Deliverables: The developers are responsible for the following:
Analyze business requirements and design applications. Modify applications improving the existing business processes. Execute cleanups from production data analysis. Monitor various system processes as assigned. Ensure complete and accurate issue tracking and reporting. Escalate production timelines to meet client requests. Identify production issues impacting code modules.
Skills Required :
โ€ข Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience developing applications using COBOL
for CICS and batch programs.
โ€ข Superior proficiency with mainframe applications built with JCL, COBOL and CICS.
โ€ข Experience working with VSAM files and DB2, integrating existing designs with new
requirements.
โ€ข Strong experience developing in Mainframe environment resolving complex and conflicting design issues.
โ€ข Ability to quickly understand complex mainframe systems.
โ€ข Exceptional presentation and organizational skills.
โ€ข High written and oral communication skills.
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
โ€ข Experience developing applications in IBM VSE mainframe environment.
โ€ข Experience working with stored procedures and SQL in MS SQL 2005 or above.
โ€ข Quik job utility language experience.