Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$38 - $45/hr
Mainframe Engineer Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Contract Skills: Expertise in Mainframe & Message Automation Expertise in IBM/ Sterling File Gateway Strong troubleshooting and analytical ...
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Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$38 - $45/hr
Mainframe Engineer Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Contract Skills: Expertise in Mainframe & Message Automation Expertise in IBM/ Sterling File Gateway Strong troubleshooting and analytical ...
Mainframe Programmer/Analyst JOB REF#:43746 - JIH5JP00003804 Duration:12+ Months (On-Going Contract) Location:HYBRID - Torrance, CA 90501 Pay Rate:$66.67 per hour (W2 ONLY) ** Must reside locally or ...
Mainframe Programmer/Analyst JOB REF#:43746 - JIH5JP00003804 Duration:12+ Months (On-Going Contract) Location:HYBRID - Torrance, CA 90501 Pay Rate:$66.67 per hour (W2 ONLY) ** Must reside locally or ...
Downey, CA · Hybrid
$70 - $80/hr
Downey, CA (Hybrid ) Duration: 12 Months Contract Pay range: $70 to $80 per hour (DOE) * Lead the ... in mainframe systems design, development, programming, and support. * 5+ years of hands-on ...
Downey, CA · Hybrid
$70 - $80/hr
Downey, CA (Hybrid ) Duration: 12 Months Contract Pay range: $70 to $80 per hour (DOE) * Lead the ... in mainframe systems design, development, programming, and support. * 5+ years of hands-on ...
Woodland Hills, CA Type: Long-Term Contract * 12+ years of experience in mainframe development and operations. * Proven experience in DevOps transformation initiatives. * Strong knowledge of COBOL ...
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Woodland Hills, CA Type: Long-Term Contract * 12+ years of experience in mainframe development and operations. * Proven experience in DevOps transformation initiatives. * Strong knowledge of COBOL ...
Senior Application Programmer - Mainframe Systems Location ... Onsite Role in Downey, CA Duration: 12 months contract with high possibility of extension ...
Senior Application Programmer - Mainframe Systems Location ... Onsite Role in Downey, CA Duration: 12 months contract with high possibility of extension ...
Downey, CA · On-site
Provide for knowledge transfer throughout the contract period to permanent IBM OS/COM staff. Attend ... routing links in a systems programming troubleshooting support role. 2. Five (5) years of ...
Downey, CA · On-site
Provide for knowledge transfer throughout the contract period to permanent IBM OS/COM staff. Attend ... routing links in a systems programming troubleshooting support role. 2. Five (5) years of ...
Works with Quality Assurance analysts and programmers to analyze data and coordinate problem ... Knowledge of related Mainframe DXC contract administration systems preferred (Vantage, wmA, DSS)
Works with Quality Assurance analysts and programmers to analyze data and coordinate problem ... Knowledge of related Mainframe DXC contract administration systems preferred (Vantage, wmA, DSS)
The Senior Software Engineer / Database Administrator - Communications: is the principle IBM and ... Contracts
The Senior Software Engineer / Database Administrator - Communications: is the principle IBM and ... Contracts
... Contract Description Need to know programming in SAS and the SAS Macro language in Unix/Window/Mainframe environment; SAS Enterprise Business Intelligence Solution design and development of reports;
... Contract Description Need to know programming in SAS and the SAS Macro language in Unix/Window/Mainframe environment; SAS Enterprise Business Intelligence Solution design and development of reports;
ADABAS/CICS/IMS Systems Programmer/DBA Downey CA (Onsite) 12+ month contract with possible extension Position Description A Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA is responsible for leading and/or ...
ADABAS/CICS/IMS Systems Programmer/DBA Downey CA (Onsite) 12+ month contract with possible extension Position Description A Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA is responsible for leading and/or ...
Contract Compensation: $80-$100/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities * Read and interpret COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL , and related mainframe code. * Write clean, correct COBOL code based ...
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Contract Compensation: $80-$100/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities * Read and interpret COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL , and related mainframe code. * Write clean, correct COBOL code based ...
Mainframe and IMS Business Analyst Location - Torrance, CA (Hybrid) Contract Duration 13 Months ... Working knowledge of software engineering, software development, solution architecture.
Mainframe and IMS Business Analyst Location - Torrance, CA (Hybrid) Contract Duration 13 Months ... Working knowledge of software engineering, software development, solution architecture.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$132K - $174K/yr
Lead the modernization of legacy systems (AS400/mainframe) into cloud-native, domain-driven ... Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST and GraphQL) * Design and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$132K - $174K/yr
Lead the modernization of legacy systems (AS400/mainframe) into cloud-native, domain-driven ... Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST and GraphQL) * Design and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$132K - $174K/yr
Lead the modernization of legacy systems (AS400/mainframe) into cloud-native, domain-driven ... Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST and GraphQL) * Design and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$132K - $174K/yr
Lead the modernization of legacy systems (AS400/mainframe) into cloud-native, domain-driven ... Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST and GraphQL) * Design and ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$90 - $110/hr
... stable contract where your experience truly matters. What You'll Do * Support and maintain the ... Bonus: experience with mainframe environments, JCL, DB2, or related legacy tech Benefits Role ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$90 - $110/hr
... stable contract where your experience truly matters. What You'll Do * Support and maintain the ... Bonus: experience with mainframe environments, JCL, DB2, or related legacy tech Benefits Role ...
Irvine, CA Job Type: Contract * Strategy Architecture Design and implement highly available ... Mainframe Autosys and AWS
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Irvine, CA Job Type: Contract * Strategy Architecture Design and implement highly available ... Mainframe Autosys and AWS
... and Mainframe and all internet related tools to ensure they function as expected. Essential ... Performs systems engineering, installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of ...
... and Mainframe and all internet related tools to ensure they function as expected. Essential ... Performs systems engineering, installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of ...
SQL databases, internal APIs, file shares, legacy mainframe interfaces. Develop a natural language ... This is a contract role during the residency. If the build leads to a funded company, the next step ...
SQL databases, internal APIs, file shares, legacy mainframe interfaces. Develop a natural language ... This is a contract role during the residency. If the build leads to a funded company, the next step ...
SQL databases, internal APIs, file shares, legacy mainframe interfaces. Develop a natural language ... This is a contract role during the residency. If the build leads to a funded company, the next step ...
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SQL databases, internal APIs, file shares, legacy mainframe interfaces. Develop a natural language ... This is a contract role during the residency. If the build leads to a funded company, the next step ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$10K/mo
SQL databases, internal APIs, file shares, legacy mainframe interfaces. Develop a natural language ... This is a contract role during the residency. If the build leads to a funded company, the next step ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$10K/mo
SQL databases, internal APIs, file shares, legacy mainframe interfaces. Develop a natural language ... This is a contract role during the residency. If the build leads to a funded company, the next step ...
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A Mainframe Programmer Contract job is a temporary position where a programmer develops, maintains, and troubleshoots software applications running on mainframe systems. Contractors are typically hired for specific projects or to fill short-term gaps in an organization's IT team. They work with legacy programming languages like COBOL, JCL, and assembler to ensure the smooth operation of critical business applications. Contract durations vary based on project needs and may be extended or converted into full-time roles. These roles often require experience with mainframe environments such as IBM z/OS.
To thrive as a Mainframe Programmer Contract, you need deep expertise in COBOL, JCL, and mainframe operating systems, often backed by a computer science degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, TSO/ISPF, DB2, and knowledge of middleware or integration technologies is highly valuable and sometimes enhanced by relevant certifications. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for this position. These competencies enable you to efficiently maintain legacy systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
As a Mainframe Programmer on a contract basis, you will often be responsible for writing, updating, and maintaining code in languages such as COBOL or PL/I, managing batch processing jobs, and performing data migrations or system integrations. You may also debug existing mainframe applications, resolve performance issues, and collaborate closely with business analysts, QA teams, and system administrators to meet project objectives. Contractors are frequently engaged in system upgrades or modernization initiatives, which require flexibility and strong problem-solving abilities. Project scopes and daily tasks can vary depending on the organization’s reliance on mainframe systems and current technical goals.
$38 - $45/hr
Contractor
Posted 13 days ago
Position: Mainframe Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: Long Term Contract
Skills:
Expertise in Mainframe & Message Automation
Expertise in IBM/Sterling File Gateway
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Good communication and collaboration
Knowledge of quality and compliance standards
Certifications:
ITIL Foundation
Mainframe/Automation certifications
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