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Lead Mainframe Developer

Plano, TX · Remote

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

We're looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer who can take ownership of complex systems, lead technical direction, and help bridge traditional mainframe infrastructure with modern development ...

Lead Mainframe Developer

Plano, TX · Remote

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Were looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer who can take ownership of complex systems, lead technical direction, and help bridge traditional mainframe infrastructure with modern development practices.

Lead Mainframe Developer

Plano, TX · Remote

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

We're looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer who can take ownership of complex systems, lead technical direction, and help bridge traditional mainframe infrastructure with modern development ...

Lead Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Lead the implementation and management of mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability. * Utilize expertise in mainframe technologies such as Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ ...

Mainframe

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$47.75 - $61.50/hr

Senior Technical Lead with Mainframe - Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS Job Summary The Senior Technical Lead will be responsible for leading technical projects related to Mainframe technologies such as ...

Lead Mainframe Developer

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$50 - $64.25/hr

Lead Mainframe Developer Location: Indianapolis, IN / Plano, TX / Boston, MA / Portsmouth, NH / Seattle, WA - Onsite Mainframe Application Developer with strong experience in IBM mainframes, Cobol ...

Lead Mainframe Developer

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

Key Responsibilities: • Lead the implementation and management of mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability. • Utilize expertise in mainframe technologies such as ...

Lead Mainframe Developer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

Lead Mainframe Developer Location: Indianapolis, IN / Plano, TX / Boston, MA / Portsmouth, NH/ Seattle, WA - onsite (only Locals) No production support profiles. Mainframe Application Developer with ...

Lead Mainframe

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$45.75 - $59/hr

Lead Mainframe Location: O'Fallon, MO OnSite Full Time Permanent & Contract Product: Hogan suite (UMB,CIS,CAMS etc.) Must Have Experience in L2 and L3 Maintenance, Support and Compliances COBOL, VSAM ...

Mainframe Tech Lead Location: Plano, TX / Indianapolis, Boston, Seattle, Portsmouth, NH - onsite 6+ Months Contract Technical Lead - Mainframes Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Technical ...

Technical Lead - Mainframes Location: Plano, TX / Indianapolis, Boston, Seattle, Portsmouth, NH - onsite 6+ Months Position Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead with 12-15 years of ...

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Job Summary The Technical Lead will be responsible for leading and managing Mainframe Cobol, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and Mainframe CICS projects. The role involves overseeing the technical development ...

mainframe tech lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

Lead analysis, design, and development of critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2. * Manage and mentor a team of mainframe developers, providing direction and fostering ...

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How much do mainframe lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe lead in the United States is $64.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57.93 and $72.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mainframe Lead position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Lead, you need deep expertise in mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, and DB2, as well as strong leadership and project management experience. Familiarity with mainframe tools like IBM z/OS, RACF, and relevant certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer are highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills enable effective team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. These abilities are essential to ensure the reliability, security, and modernization of critical enterprise systems while driving successful project outcomes.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Mainframe Lead?

As a Mainframe Lead, your daily responsibilities often include overseeing and guiding mainframe development or support teams, reviewing code or system changes, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. You’ll coordinate with business analysts and project managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions and may also troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues. Regularly, you’ll mentor junior staff, schedule workloads, monitor system performance, and participate in planning for upgrades or migrations. Collaborating with infrastructure, security, and application teams is a key part of ensuring smooth operations and project delivery.

What is a Mainframe Lead job?

A Mainframe Lead is responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance, and optimization of mainframe systems, ensuring their reliability and performance. They lead a team of mainframe developers, coordinate with stakeholders, and implement best practices for system upgrades and problem resolution. Additionally, they play a key role in managing security, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies for critical business applications.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Lead job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,808 per year, or $64.3 per hour.
Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) lead

Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) lead

Capgemini

Chicago, IL • On-site

$88K - $207K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design and oversee the process of updating and improving existing applications to align with modern technologies, including cloud migration, infrastructure upgrades, and code refactoring.

  • Lead cross-functional teams through the application modernization process, including development, testing, and deployment.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.


Capgemini North America rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 206 rated it services


Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
Location
Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, Brigewater, NJ, Nashville, TN.
About the job you're considering
Capgemini is seeking Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) leader who is a highly experienced technical leader responsible for designing and overseeing the process of updating and improving an organization's existing applications to align with modern technologies, typically involving cloud migration, infrastructure upgrades, and code refactoring, while ensuring the solutions meet business needs and are strategically aligned with the company's goals.
Your role

  • Experienced in Assessment and Strategy Development by evaluating mainframe application landscape, identifying legacy systems, and analyzing their technical debt.
  • Defining a comprehensive application modernization strategy for mainframe and iseries technology stack including target architecture, migration approach, and technology roadmap.
  • Experienced in defining the design and architecture for migrating / modernizing cloud-native architectures for legacy applications, considering scalability, performance, and security.
  • Selecting appropriate modernization techniques mastering the R-factors like re-platforming, refactoring, or replacing applications based on business needs.
  • Creating detailed technical blueprints for migration and modernization projects.
  • Implementation and Oversight by Leading cross-functional teams through the application modernization process, including development, testing, and deployment.
  • Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and making necessary adjustments to the modernization plan.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders, partners to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and develop a strategic vision for application modernization.
  • Provide Technical Leadership to guide teams through technical challenges and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Define and provide strategy for OCM and new operating model for the modernized estate and enable new service definition
Your skills and experiences
  • 16+ years of experience with minimum of 10+ years of experience leading IT related "Cloud " projects of various size/scope.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience building solutions and products on cloud computing infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP and non hyperscaler products like Codeium, pool.ai etc.) to modernize mainframe infrastructure and applications
  • 15+ years in Application Development and Modernization with Hyperscalers like Azure , AWS , GCP
  • Proven record of accomplishment of solutioning and delivering large scale legacy application modernization and transformation deals with mainframe and/or iSeries platforms
  • Deep understanding of various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and nice to have experience in non hyperscalar enterprise cloud frameworks and their capabilities for application modernization.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks, and design patterns relevant to cloud-native development.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, MicroFocus, Raincode, mLogica) for improved scalability and deployment.
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The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $88,544 -$207,401
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
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Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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