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Mainframe Developer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

P1,C1,STS Mainframe 1. Good hands-on of Project Development using Mainframe technologies COBOL, JCL ... programming knowledge) 7. File aid for db2 and file 8. IOF OR SDSF 9. Exposure on incident ...

Lead Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ ยท On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

Apply different software development methodologies dependent on project needs * Contribute ... Expertise in reverse-engineering of Mainframe applications involving DB2 and CICS * Develops a ...

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ ยท On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ/Jacksonville FL Must Have Technical/Functional Skills โ€ข Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, and VSAM for batch application development and ...

Mainframe Cobol Developer

Brooklyn, NY ยท Hybrid

$51.75 - $66.50/hr

UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Mainframe Cobol Developer for a hybrid position in Brooklyn, NY to support enterprise application design, development, and enhancement ...

Mainframe COBOL Developer

Brooklyn, NY ยท Hybrid

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Mainframe Cobol Developer for a hybrid position in Brooklyn, NY to support enterprise application design, development, and enhancement ...

Mainframe Engineer

Jersey City, NJ ยท On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Mainframe Engineer Location : Jersey City, NJ Job Type: W-2/Full Time Mandatory Skills - Cobol , DB2 , JCL . the candidate needs to be really good in DB2 as it involves a lot of DB work. Sector:

Mainframe Techno/Functional Manager

Jersey City, NJ ยท Hybrid

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

... software, systems, or embedded engineering. * 8+ years of experience in Mainframe application ... development (COBOL, JCL, DB2). * 5+ years of experience of technical project management.

Mainframe Techno/Functional Manager

Stamford, CT ยท Hybrid

$52.25 - $67.25/hr

... software, systems, or embedded engineering. * 8+ years of experience in Mainframe application ... development (COBOL, JCL, DB2). * 5+ years of experience of technical project management.

Mainframe Techno/Functional Manager

Morristown, NJ ยท Hybrid

$50.50 - $64.75/hr

... software, systems, or embedded engineering. * 8+ years of experience in Mainframe application ... development (COBOL, JCL, DB2). * 5+ years of experience of technical project management.

Mainframe Techno/Functional Manager

Jericho, NY ยท Hybrid

$51 - $65.50/hr

... software, systems, or embedded engineering. * 8+ years of experience in Mainframe application ... development (COBOL, JCL, DB2). * 5+ years of experience of technical project management.

Mainframe Developer

Warren, NJ

$51 - $65.50/hr

This is for a mainframe developer that will be tasked to perform analysis, design, coding and testing of small, medium to large projects for the Rating, Billing and Finance (RBF) VISION development ...

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How much do mainframe software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe software developer in New York is $58.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.54 and $66.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Mainframe Software Developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams in a modern IT environment?

Mainframe Software Developers frequently work with cross-functional teams that include business analysts, system architects, QA testers, and DevOps engineers. Collaboration often involves participating in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and joint problem-solving sessions to ensure seamless integration of mainframe applications with newer technologies. Developers also play a key role in translating business requirements into robust mainframe solutions, and may be involved in mentoring junior developers or coordinating with offshore teams. This collaborative environment helps ensure that legacy systems remain aligned with evolving business needs and IT strategies.

What is a Mainframe Software Developer?

A Mainframe Software Developer is an IT professional who designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications that run on mainframe computers. These developers typically work with programming languages such as COBOL, JCL, and Assembler, and are responsible for ensuring the performance and reliability of critical business systems used by large organizations. Mainframe Software Developers often collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other IT staff to support and enhance legacy systems, as well as to integrate new technologies with existing mainframe infrastructure.

What is the difference between Mainframe Software Developer vs Mainframe Systems Analyst?

AspectMainframe Software DeveloperMainframe Systems Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, certifications like IBM Certified SpecialistBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related, often with certifications in mainframe systems
Work EnvironmentDevelops and codes mainframe applications, often in COBOL, PL/I, or AssemblerAnalyzes system requirements, designs solutions, and coordinates between users and developers
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, government agencies, large corporations using mainframe systemsSame industries, focusing on system analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvements

While Mainframe Software Developers focus on coding and building mainframe applications, Mainframe Systems Analysts analyze existing systems and gather requirements to improve or implement new solutions. Both roles are essential in mainframe environments and often collaborate closely.

Are mainframe programmers still in demand?

Mainframe software developers are still in demand in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government that rely on legacy systems. These roles often require skills in COBOL, JCL, and mainframe environments, and demand persists due to the complexity and cost of migrating legacy systems. However, the overall demand is gradually declining as organizations modernize their IT infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mainframe Software Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Software Developer, you need expertise in COBOL, JCL, mainframe operating systems (such as z/OS), and a background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with mainframe tools like IBM CICS, DB2, and version control systems, along with certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set standout professionals apart in this field. These skills ensure the maintenance of critical legacy systems, support for business operations, and seamless integration with modern technologies.
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Lead Mainframe Developer

The Depository Trust Clearing

Jersey City, NJ โ€ข Hybrid

$53.50 - $69/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 hours ago


Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?ย 
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.ย 
The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.


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  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).


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The Impact you will have in this role:


Being a member of IT CSS-WRAFT Delivery team, in this role, you will be a handson technical leader for the mainframe core of Fund/SERV-the industry's centralized platform for processing and settling mutual fund transactions-driving resiliency, performance, and change safety for systems used by hundreds of firms and tens of thousands of securities daily. You'll reduce keyperson and legacysystem risk by strengthening engineering practices on COBOL/DB2/CICS/MQ, improving test/deploy automation, and capturing/curating system knowledge. You'll also partner across Product, Operations, and distributed engineering to advance our modernization agenda (APIs, data access, and platform simplification), while improving "followthesun" support readiness and crosssite collaboration. The measurable outcome: faster, safer releases; higher availability; and more predictable delivery for our mutual funds ecosystem.


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Your Primary Responsibilities:
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  • Act as a technical expert on one or more applications used by DTCC
  • Work with the Business System Analyst to ensure designs satisfy functional requirements
  • Partner with Infrastructure to identify and deploy efficient hosting environments
  • Tune application performance to eliminate and reduce issues
  • Research and evaluate technical solutions consistent with DTCC technology standards
  • Apply different software development methodologies dependent on project needs
  • Contribute expertise to the design of components or individual programs, and participate in the construction and functional testing
  • Support development teams, testing, troubleshooting, and production support
  • Build applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional and non-functional requirements
  • Work with peers to mature ways of working, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
  • Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk; calls out concerns appropriately

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

  • Knowledge in Designing and Developing sophisticated Online and Batch Mainframe Application with COBOL as programming language, CICS as TPM, DB2 as RDBMS
  • Knowledge on MQ and DB2 Connect as interface to communicate with Distributed Web application.
  • Solid understanding in Batch jobs using JCL with Catalog procedures and files (PS/PDS/VSAM)
  • Perform and maintain scheduling activities of Batch Schedules using CA-Scheduler
  • Expertise in Application programming IDEs for Mainframe (IDZ)
  • Solid understanding in Version control/Config. Management tools such as Changeman
  • Expertise in reverse-engineering of Mainframe applications involving DB2 and CICS
  • Develops a culture where integrity and clarity are encouraged.
  • Knows the latest on changes in their own specialist area and seeks out learning opportunities to ensure knowledge is up-to-date.
  • Invests effort to individually mentor others.
  • Builds collaborative teams across the organization.
  • Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization advised.
  • A huge plus with any knowledge of Mutual Funds - Mutual Fund Services (MF) delivers a broad range of innovative transactional and information services to automate, standardize and centralize processes to create efficiencies and reduce cost and risk for the mutual fund marketplace. MF solutions drive business relationships between asset managers and their distributors, linking a vast network including fund companies, investment managers, broker/dealers, banks, trusts, and other financial services firms that offer fund investments to the market.


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The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us atย www.dtcc.comย or connect with us onย LinkedIn,ย X,ย YouTube,ย Facebookย andย Instagram.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.ย ย When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

Learn more about Clearance and Settlement byย clicking here.

To maintain strong alignment between IT and the business, we are bringing together all Solutions-focused teams under a unified technology organization, IT Solutions.ย  The newly-formed IT Solutions department combines Application Development and Enterprise Application Support functions, allowing us to leverage synergies to support the Solutions business lines.