Dallas, TX · On-site
$48.50 - $62.25/hr
Contract Must-Have Skills * COBOL * IMS DB * DB2 * JCL * CICS * Mainframe Development * Mainframe Batch Processing * SQL (DB2) * Data Analysis / Data Analytics * Production Support * Debugging ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$48.50 - $62.25/hr
Contract Must-Have Skills * COBOL * IMS DB * DB2 * JCL * CICS * Mainframe Development * Mainframe Batch Processing * SQL (DB2) * Data Analysis / Data Analytics * Production Support * Debugging ...
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$51.25 - $65.75/hr
Senior Mainframe Developer đź“Ť Location: NJ, TX, GA, OH đź’Ľ Experience: 13+ Years đź“„ Contract / W2 Key Requirements: * Strong experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS * Hands-on experience with ...
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Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$51.25 - $65.75/hr
Senior Mainframe Developer đź“Ť Location: NJ, TX, GA, OH đź’Ľ Experience: 13+ Years đź“„ Contract / W2 Key Requirements: * Strong experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS * Hands-on experience with ...
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Wilmington, DE · On-site
$47.50 - $61/hr
REQUIREMENT Mainframe Developer Wilmington, DE Locations (Day one onsite and 5 Days office must) Long term contract * Senior Candidates: 14+ years of experience with strong expertise in Mainframe is ...
Wilmington, DE · On-site
$47.50 - $61/hr
REQUIREMENT Mainframe Developer Wilmington, DE Locations (Day one onsite and 5 Days office must) Long term contract * Senior Candidates: 14+ years of experience with strong expertise in Mainframe is ...
Torrance, CA · On-site
$50.25 - $64.75/hr
Contract to Hire We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL/CICS, DB2, JCL, and MQ, along with domain experience in Automotive Finance. The role involves ...
Torrance, CA · On-site
$50.25 - $64.75/hr
Contract to Hire We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL/CICS, DB2, JCL, and MQ, along with domain experience in Automotive Finance. The role involves ...
Torrance, CA · On-site
$51.25 - $65.75/hr
Contract to Hire We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL/CICS, DB2, JCL, and MQ, along with domain experience in Automotive Finance. The role involves ...
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Torrance, CA · On-site
$51.25 - $65.75/hr
Contract to Hire We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL/CICS, DB2, JCL, and MQ, along with domain experience in Automotive Finance. The role involves ...
Urbandale, IA · On-site
$46.25 - $59.50/hr
We prefer someone Local / who live nearby (Open for non locals too) Priority will be given for those who are willing to do Contract W2 compared to C2C Mainframe Developer Duration: 6+ Months contract ...
Urbandale, IA · On-site
$46.25 - $59.50/hr
We prefer someone Local / who live nearby (Open for non locals too) Priority will be given for those who are willing to do Contract W2 compared to C2C Mainframe Developer Duration: 6+ Months contract ...
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$65/hr
This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately. Duration ... The Mainframe Developer must have 2-10+ years of experience. Top Skills: - COBOL, CICS - AWS ...
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$65/hr
This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately. Duration ... The Mainframe Developer must have 2-10+ years of experience. Top Skills: - COBOL, CICS - AWS ...
Merrimack, NH · Remote
$65/hr
This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately. Duration ... The Mainframe Developer must have 2-10+ years of experience. Top Skills: - COBOL, CICS - AWS ...
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Merrimack, NH · Remote
$65/hr
This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately. Duration ... The Mainframe Developer must have 2-10+ years of experience. Top Skills: - COBOL, CICS - AWS ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$46 - $59.25/hr
COBOL/Mainframe Developer (Columbus, OH - Onsite, Contract to Hire) [About the Role] Join a leading financial technology team as a COBOL/Mainframe Developer in Columbus, OH. Drive impactful projects ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$46 - $59.25/hr
COBOL/Mainframe Developer (Columbus, OH - Onsite, Contract to Hire) [About the Role] Join a leading financial technology team as a COBOL/Mainframe Developer in Columbus, OH. Drive impactful projects ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1
$52.25 - $67/hr
Contract s : Role: Developing applications in a Mainframe environment with integration to ... The developers are responsible for the following: Analyze business requirements and design ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1
$52.25 - $67/hr
Contract s : Role: Developing applications in a Mainframe environment with integration to ... The developers are responsible for the following: Analyze business requirements and design ...
$47.50 - $61.25/hr
Mainframe Developer with IMS Background Location: Wilmington, DE Duration: Contract 100% Onsite (5 days in a Week) Mandatory Skill Set: COBOL, IMS, DB2,JCL,VSAM, CICS * 8 to 12 Yrs of experience in ...
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$47.50 - $61.25/hr
Mainframe Developer with IMS Background Location: Wilmington, DE Duration: Contract 100% Onsite (5 days in a Week) Mandatory Skill Set: COBOL, IMS, DB2,JCL,VSAM, CICS * 8 to 12 Yrs of experience in ...
$50.25 - $64.50/hr
RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mainframe Developer for a contract position. The role requires expertise in Mainframe and related technologies, focusing on software development and integration.
$50.25 - $64.50/hr
RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mainframe Developer for a contract position. The role requires expertise in Mainframe and related technologies, focusing on software development and integration.
Trenton, NJ · On-site
$49.25 - $63.25/hr
MAINFRAME DEVELOPER CONTRACT DURATION: UP TO 3 MONTHS CONTRACT WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION LOCATION: TRENTON, NJ 08625 (2 DAYS IN OFFICE REQUIRED) CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANALYSIS, DESIGN ...
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Trenton, NJ · On-site
$49.25 - $63.25/hr
MAINFRAME DEVELOPER CONTRACT DURATION: UP TO 3 MONTHS CONTRACT WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION LOCATION: TRENTON, NJ 08625 (2 DAYS IN OFFICE REQUIRED) CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANALYSIS, DESIGN ...
Omaha, NE · On-site
$46.75 - $60.25/hr
Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with CICS expertise to design, develop, maintain, and support mission-critical applications running on IBM z/OS environments.
Omaha, NE · On-site
$46.75 - $60.25/hr
Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with CICS expertise to design, develop, maintain, and support mission-critical applications running on IBM z/OS environments.
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$46.75 - $60.25/hr
Indianapolis, IN / Plano, TX / Boston, MA / Portsmouth, NH/ Seattle, WA - onsite Duration: 6 months Contract JD: Mainframe Application Developer with Strong experience in IBM mainframes, Cobol, IMS ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$46.75 - $60.25/hr
Indianapolis, IN / Plano, TX / Boston, MA / Portsmouth, NH/ Seattle, WA - onsite Duration: 6 months Contract JD: Mainframe Application Developer with Strong experience in IBM mainframes, Cobol, IMS ...
Company Description IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Mainframe COBOL Programmer Analyst/SR to join our customer in Phoenix,AZ . This is an ONSITE position and require in ...
Company Description IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Mainframe COBOL Programmer Analyst/SR to join our customer in Phoenix,AZ . This is an ONSITE position and require in ...
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
Mainframe Developer Location: Wilmington, DE OR Jersey City, NJ (Onsite) Job Details ... Contract Must be really strong profile Analytically as they are converting Mainframe tech to Java ...
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
Mainframe Developer Location: Wilmington, DE OR Jersey City, NJ (Onsite) Job Details ... Contract Must be really strong profile Analytically as they are converting Mainframe tech to Java ...
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$105K - $115K/yr
Mainframe Developer Location: Salt Lake City, UT Employment Type ... Contract-to-Hire (6+ Months, Likely Full-Time Conversion) Work Model: Onsite Interview Process:
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$105K - $115K/yr
Mainframe Developer Location: Salt Lake City, UT Employment Type ... Contract-to-Hire (6+ Months, Likely Full-Time Conversion) Work Model: Onsite Interview Process:
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$47.75 - $61.25/hr
We offer an excellent compensation package We have a requirement for a Mainframe Developer at Raleigh, NC for 12 months contract position. Additional Information Job details mentioned below Title:
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$47.75 - $61.25/hr
We offer an excellent compensation package We have a requirement for a Mainframe Developer at Raleigh, NC for 12 months contract position. Additional Information Job details mentioned below Title:
Columbia, SC · Remote
$45.25 - $58.25/hr
Mainframe COBOL Developer Location: Remote Interview Process: 1 round, phone Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: Contract Experience Required: 10+ Years Candidate location: No SC residency required.
Columbia, SC · Remote
$45.25 - $58.25/hr
Mainframe COBOL Developer Location: Remote Interview Process: 1 round, phone Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: Contract Experience Required: 10+ Years Candidate location: No SC residency required.
$38.70 - $41.26
4% of jobs
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11% of jobs
$47.14 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$46.37 - $48.93
16% of jobs
$48.93 - $51.49
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The median wage is $51.91 / hr.
$51.49 - $54.04
6% of jobs
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10% of jobs
$56.60 - $59.16
5% of jobs
$61.46 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$59.16 - $61.71
5% of jobs
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19% of jobs
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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.
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.
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.
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Dallas, TX • On-site
$48.50 - $62.25/hr
Full-time
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