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Atos

Mainframe Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

10 years of mainframe Development background in design, analysis and coding: COBOL (CICS), JCL ... testing and participate in integration testing Participate in production support/pager duty ...

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Teradata

Sr. Mainframe Application Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

Develop and maintain JCL and REXX scripts for build automation, testing, and performance validation ... Solid understanding of mainframe security models (RACF, Top Secret, ACF2) * Ability to troubleshoot ...

Idealforce

Mainframe Systems Programmer(34394)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

Mainframe business continuity/disaster recovery with periodic DR testing experience is required. The following software experience will be a plus: Assembler, REXX, COBOL, PL1, XML, SAS, MXG, HTML ...

Idealforce

Mainframe Systems Programmer/SR (29935)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

Mainframe business continuity/disaster recovery with periodic DR testing experience is required. The following software experience will be a plus: Assembler, REXX, COBOL, PL1, XML, SAS, MXG, HTML ...

SonSoft

QA Tester with Mainframe Exp

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

QA Tester With Mainframe Exp SonSoft Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws ... At least 2 years of total experience in functional testing in any technology. * At least 2 years of ...

Sonsoft Inc

QA Tester with Mainframe Exp

Phoenix, AZ

At least 2 years of total experience in functional testing in any technology. At least 2 years of ... At least 2 Years of extensive experience working on Mainframe CICS, JCL, VSAM & Batch jobs. At ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe testing in Phoenix, AZ is $53.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.78 and $60.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in Mainframe Testing often encounter challenges such as understanding legacy code, dealing with limited documentation, and adapting to the evolving integration of mainframe and modern systems. Testers must also effectively validate large volumes of data, ensure compatibility across interconnected applications, and manage tight release deadlines. Collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and operations teams is essential for clarifying requirements and troubleshooting issues. Successfully overcoming these challenges requires persistence, a willingness to learn, and strong teamwork skills.

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To thrive in Mainframe Testing, you need strong analytical abilities, a solid understanding of mainframe environments and programming languages like COBOL, JCL, and experience with testing methodologies. Familiarity with tools such as IBM Mainframe, CA7/Endevor, and mainframe testing frameworks, as well as ISTQB certification, is highly valuable. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies help ensure that complex mainframe systems are thoroughly tested, reliable, and meet business requirements.

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A Mainframe Testing job involves validating and verifying applications running on mainframe systems to ensure they function correctly, efficiently, and securely. Testers perform various types of testing, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, using tools like JCL, COBOL, DB2, and CICS. They analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Mainframe testers need knowledge of batch processing, databases, and system interactions to ensure seamless operations. The role is critical in industries like banking, insurance, and healthcare, where mainframes handle high-volume transactions.

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Mainframe Developer

Atos

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

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10 years of mainframe Development background in design, analysis and coding: COBOL (CICS), JCL, CICS, CA7 etc. Adhere to security and control, Sarbanes-Oxley, and change control processes Design, develop and maintain Mainframe COBOL & JCL to meet support and/or project requirements. Interface with business and IT teams to understand business requirements and translate business requirements into formal technical requirements and application code.

Work with IT support teams (EIA, DA/DBA, server teams) to ensure support and project requirements are developed and successfully implemented Develop and execute unit test and integration plans/scripts to validate that application changes meet technical specifications. Responsible for full System Development Life Cycle Work with business team to complete acceptance testing and participate in integration testing Participate in production support/pager duty rotation including weekend and off-hour support coverage Provide Solution Delivery Methodology artifacts associated with application components. Participate in technical reviews at appropriate stages of development SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINFRAME DEVELOPER: COBOL (CICS), CA7, DB2 and/ or SQL, Other Mainframe Technologies & Tools

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