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Orion Innovation

Application Senior Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

The Application Senior Developer role focuses on developing and maintaining complex mainframe applications, leveraging expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS to support critical systems.

Orion Innovation

Cobol Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$43.75 - $59.25/hr

... and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide ... Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.

SysMind Tech

Prof Cobol Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$47.75 - $64.50/hr

Experience with mainframe development languages such as Cobol. * Experience with DB2 and other ... Agile and/or DevOps experience. * Knowledgeable in industry standard software design patterns ...

SysMind Tech

Senior Cobol Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

Experience with mainframe development languages such as Cobol. * Experience with DB2 and other ... Agile and/or DevOps experience. * Knowledgeable in industry standard software design patterns ...

SysMind Tech

Senior Cobol Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

Experience with mainframe development languages such as Cobol. * Experience with DB2 and other ... Agile and/or DevOps experience. * Knowledgeable in industry standard software design patterns ...

SysMind Tech

Lead Sr Cobol Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$51.75 - $68.50/hr

Experience with mainframe development languages such as Cobol. * Experience with DB2 and other ... Agile and/or DevOps experience. * Knowledgeable in industry standard software design patterns ...

Orion Innovation

Cobol Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$43.75 - $59.25/hr

Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system requirements. * Ensure application ...

Orion Innovation

Cobol Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$43.75 - $59.25/hr

Responsibilities : • Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system ...

Orion Innovation

Application Senior Developer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

Responsibilities : • Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system ...

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How much do mainframes developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for mainframes developer in Lincoln, NE is $97,374.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,400.00 and $113,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mainframes Developer vs Mainframes Analyst?

AspectMainframes DeveloperMainframes Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in Computer Science or related field; certifications like IBM Certified SpecialistSimilar credentials; often holds certifications in mainframe systems and analysis
Work EnvironmentDevelops, codes, and tests mainframe applications in a software development settingAnalyzes existing mainframe systems, gathers requirements, and supports system improvements
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by banks, insurance companies, and large enterprises for application developmentEmployed in similar industries for system analysis, troubleshooting, and process optimization

While both roles require knowledge of mainframe systems and similar credentials, Mainframes Developers focus on creating and maintaining mainframe applications, whereas Mainframes Analysts analyze existing systems to improve performance and efficiency. Both roles are vital in large enterprise IT environments.

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Infographic showing various Mainframes Developer job openings in Lincoln, NE as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 30% Full Time, and 70% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $97,374 per year, or $46.8 per hour.
IT Applications Developer/Senior - MMIS

IT Applications Developer/Senior - MMIS

Nebraska State Jobs

Lincoln, NE • On-site

$36.06/hr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Nebraska Department Of Transportation rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$35.267
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026714 IT Applications Developer/Senior - MMIS (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-06-2026
Job Description:
Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as an IT Applications Developer/Senior - MMIS and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the technology behind Nebraska's Medicaid claims processing system. You'll design, develop, and support complex COBOL and IBM DB2 applications that directly impact healthcare delivery for thousands of Nebraskans. This role is ideal for a seasoned mainframe developer with deep experience in COBOL, DB2, and CICS who thrives on solving challenging problems, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating within a large, mission-driven technical team.
This is an on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Effective July 1st, 2026, starting wage will increase to $36.060/hr.
**The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions or accept STEM OPT (form i-983) at any time. **
Examples of Work
Job duties include:
  • Design, develop, and provide production support of Nebraska Medicaid's claim processing system, in alignment with the business needs of the Nebraska Medicaid program. This includes analysis and design, programming, debugging and testing of COBOL and IBM DB2 batch computer applications.
  • Provide support and problem solving for production and test issues for large, complex applications in constrained timeframes.
  • Provide, on a scheduled basis, on-call support for overnight and weekend batch claims processing cycles.
  • Create and maintain supporting technical documentation.

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years full lifecycle development with COBOL in IBM zOS mainframe (DB2 databases). Software development experience must be current (within the last year) and must be in support of a large-scale, complex application system.
  • 5+ years developing relational databases, including logical design, understanding of physical design components, and complex SQL accessing a large, complex application database.
  • 5+ years CICS development experience.
  • Experience working as part of a large (30+) software development team using structured procedures and guidelines.
  • Familiarity with tools: Abend-Aid, File-Aid, QMF/SPUFI, Xpediter, IDCAMS, DB2 Load/Unload, Syncsort
  • Experience in Medicaid/claims processing systems

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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