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Mainframe Lead with PL1

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

IBM VSE Mainframes - Yes/No? * CICS User Interface - Yes/No? Optional Skills- * IBM Assembler and PL/1 Programming Languages - Yes/No? * Connect Direct - Yes/No? * BIM/Edit for Source Management ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe pl1 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 a Mainframe PL/I job?

A Mainframe PL/I job involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing software applications using the PL/I (Programming Language One) language on mainframe systems. PL/I is used extensively in industries like banking, finance, and insurance for handling large-scale data processing. Professionals in this role are responsible for writing, debugging, and optimizing PL/I code, working with databases like DB2, and ensuring seamless batch and online processing. Strong knowledge of JCL, COBOL, and other mainframe tools is often required.

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To thrive as a Mainframe PL/I specialist, you need strong programming skills in PL/I, experience with mainframe operating systems (such as z/OS), and an understanding of JCL and database concepts, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like IBM ISPF, COBOL, DB2, and modern source control systems, as well as relevant IBM or mainframe certifications, is highly valued. Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you diagnose complex issues and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. These capabilities ensure that mainframe applications run smoothly, remain secure, and support the business’s critical operations effectively.

What does a typical day look like for a Mainframe PL/I programmer?

A typical day for a Mainframe PL/I programmer involves writing, enhancing, and maintaining PL/I code for applications that often support vital business processes. You might analyze user requirements, debug or resolve incidents, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with QA and other IT departments to ensure integration and smooth deployments. The work is usually structured around project timelines or support cycles, so tasks can vary from deep-diving into legacy code to participating in modernization or migration projects. Expect to spend part of your day in meetings discussing progress, requirements, or troubleshooting with stakeholders, making teamwork and clear communication essential. This role combines technical problem-solving with ongoing learning, as mainframe environments continue to evolve.
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Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect

Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect

Rocket Software, Inc.

Waltham, MA • On-site

$154.58K - $194.65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Job Description Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, architect, and implement solutions that support our Customers' Digital Transformation journeys. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for solving complex technical issues, establishing patterns and practices, and setting standards for the modernization of mainframe legacy environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skill in at least one of the following focus areas:
• Infrastructure modernization: Deploy fit for purpose workload in a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure
• Application modernization: Evolve from monolithic application to Cloud-Native API
• Microservices Process modernization: Embrace an enterprise-wide DevOps discipline to deliver application faster
Key Responsibilities:
  • Helping Customers and Systems Integrators to design scalable, high availability application solutions built on the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio/Enterprise Server solution.
  • Working as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams.
  • Create Conduct proof of concept technology analysis and pilots.
  • Conduct customer presentations and internal presentations/trainings to peer groups.
  • Enable and align consulting partners with Rocket Enterprise Portfolio (Enterprise Server/Enterprise Developer/Enterprise Analyzer) mainframe modernization approach and methodology.
  • Provide the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful Customer engagements worldwide.
  • Technical content composition and delivery: blogs, whitepapers, technical presentations at major conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • At least 4 to 10 years of experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.
  • Experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of major Cloud Provider infrastructure and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Foundry, Docker / Kubernetes.
  • Experience with analyzing on-premises mainframe environment applications and process to formulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve Customer's desired business outcomes.
  • Relevant Business and IT Architecture Certifications such as, AWS Solution Architect Professional, Microsoft AZURE Solution Architect, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.
  • Fluent in written and verbal English.
  • Prior Experience in leading Customer migrations from Mainframe to Rocket Enterprise Server platform Technical Experience in at least one of these areas:
    • Infrastructure Modernization
      • Experience with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re-platforming.
      • Experience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms.
      • Hands-on technical experience with mainframe, non-x86 legacy systems and with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, IMS DB/DC, Assembler, PL/I, REXX, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM.
      • Must have an analytical mind set to analyze test result and facilitate defect resolution.
      • Experience design/architecting distributed and Cloud environments (target environments) - including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Containers.
    • Application Modernization
      • Strong analysis skills with solid concepts in Architecture and Design. Should have joined projects to refactor complex business applications.
      • Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Containers, Microservices, and Serverless technology.
      • Experience with Business Rules-extraction from COBOL/PL1.
      • Experience architecting high availability, resilient, fault tolerant systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal/vertical scaling.
      • Knowledge of Webservices, Microservices, APIs and exposing Application components to alternate platforms.
    • Process Modernization
      • Complete understanding of software development lifecycle including DevOps toolchains.
      • Experience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools.
      • Familiarity with agile engineering practices like Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps, and Test Data Management, etc.
      • Experience with implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools/platforms across some part of the development lifecycle.
  • Ability and interest in travel to our customers around the world, as needed.
  • Commitment to Rocket Core values of empathy, humanity, trust and love.

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The base salary range for this role is $154,575.00 - $194,650.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
  • Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
  • Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
  • Monthly student debt benefit program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
  • Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people--not just ones and zeroes. We're people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity.

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It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1990

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