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K-Tek Resourcing LLC

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Senior Mainframe Developer 8-12 years of experience only Location: New York City, NY/ Jersey City, NJ 4 Days onsite role Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer with strong ...

S2SSoft

Mainframe Developer

Edison, NJ · On-site

$49.75 - $63.75/hr

... and Independent Software Vendors. Our clients have relied on us for providing Technology ... Role: Mainframe Developer Location Edison, NJ (3 days onsite) - Hybrid Contract Life insurance ...

Laiba Technologies LLC

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Senior Mainframe Developer Location: New York City, NY/ Jersey City, NJ - 4 Days onsite role Mandatory Skills: COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM and CICS Integration and should be hands on only. Role Overview:

Vy Systems

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Knowledge of DevOps practices for mainframe environments Submission Format: * Need updated Resume, visa copy, photo id, i94 and travel history for visa independent candidate with below details.

Hirekeyz Inc

Mainframe Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · 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:

Palnar

Sr. Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$53.75 - $69/hr

Job Role: Sr. Mainframe Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ Duration Long Term * Minimum of 10 ... Familiarity with SDLC - Software Development Life Cycle. * Strong technical coding skills with a ...

City of New York

Mainframe Developer

Manhattan, NY

$53.75 - $69/hr

The IT Department is seeking to hire a Computer Specialist- Software to serve as a Mainframe Developer. Duties include but are not limited to: - Creation and revision of COBOL code for mainframe ...

Navtech, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$53.75 - $69/hr

I have an opportunity for a "Mainframe Developer" - Jersey City, NJ (Remote till COVID). and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your updated ...

City of New York

Mainframe Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$53.75 - $69/hr

The IT Department is seeking to hire a Computer Specialist- Software to serve as a Mainframe Developer. Duties include but are not limited to: - Creation and revision of COBOL code for mainframe ...

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How much do mainframe software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe software engineer 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mainframe software engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Software Engineer, you need expertise in mainframe programming languages (such as COBOL, JCL, and PL/I), a solid understanding of operating systems like z/OS, and often a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with mainframe tools, database systems (like DB2), and version control software, as well as certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer, are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills help you excel in maintaining and optimizing complex legacy systems. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and modernization of critical enterprise applications that rely on mainframe environments.

What does a mainframe software engineer do?

A Mainframe Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting software applications that run on mainframe computers. They work with languages such as COBOL, JCL, and Assembler, and often support critical business systems in industries like banking, insurance, and government. Their role may include modernizing legacy systems, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing system performance to meet organizational needs.

What are some common challenges mainframe software engineers face when integrating legacy systems with modern technologies?

Mainframe Software Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating legacy systems with newer technologies, such as ensuring compatibility between different programming languages and data formats. They may also need to address security vulnerabilities in older codebases and maintain system reliability during transitions. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as cloud specialists and business analysts, is essential to develop seamless solutions that meet organizational needs while minimizing downtime.
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Infographic showing various Mainframe Software Engineer job openings in New York as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,466 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Mainframe Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

$152K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 492 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 170 rated banks

Job description


We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer and Community Banking JPM Wealth Management team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
  • Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems.
  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot end-to-end solutions spanning z/OS mainframe and Java-based platforms, using innovative approaches to solve complex technical problems.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance secure, high-quality production code (Java and mainframe components, as applicable); perform code reviews and debug/resolve issues in code authored by others.
  • Identify and drive automation and observability improvements to eliminate recurring issues and improve operational stability across applications and platforms.
  • Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
  • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
  • Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
  • Lead and contribute to Software Engineering communities of practice, promoting engineering excellence and adoption of emerging technologies.
  • Foster an inclusive, respectful team culture that supports diversity, opportunity, and collaboration.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Advanced proficiency in Java, with strong experience integrating distributed applications with z/OS mainframe capabilities (e.g., batch/JCL, CICS/IMS, MQ, DB2, datasets/USS), as applicable to the role.
  • Proven hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and production support across enterprise platforms.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with automation and continuous delivery practices, including building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for distributed and mainframe components, where relevant.
  • Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices.
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Advanced understanding of agile engineering practices, including CI/CD, application resiliency patterns, and secure engineering principles.
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
  • Practical cloud native experience.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Prior experience working on Agile teams.
  • Exposure to cloud technologies.

About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

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