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COBOL Developer with microfocus

Irvine, CA · On-site

$53.25 - $72.25/hr

They are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with strong Micro Focus experience to develop, maintain, and enhance COBOL-based applications in a collaborative onsite setting. Responsibilities : • ...

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Cobol Engineer to work onsite in Tampa, FL. The role involves ... Oracle • Microfocus, Eclipse Preferred : • Bilingual Spanish/English language proficiency ...

... Cobol, microfocus cobol, deployment, trouble shoot, cics, visual studio, eclipse ide, documentation technical writing, Mainframe, legacy code, linux Top Skills Details Cobol microfocus cobol ...

Mainframe/Cobol developer

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Mainframe/Cobol developer * Resource needed with industry knowledge/experience of IBM's Rational ... Preferable, but not mandatory is additional knowledge/experience of MicroFocus Enterprise Analyzer ...

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How much do microfocus cobol developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for microfocus cobol developer in the United States is $55.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $65.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Microfocus Cobol developer?

A Microfocus COBOL Developer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing COBOL applications using Microfocus COBOL tools. They often work on modernizing legacy mainframe systems or migrating COBOL applications to newer platforms. Their role includes debugging, performance tuning, and integrating COBOL applications with databases and other systems. Familiarity with Microfocus Visual COBOL, enterprise development frameworks, and cloud or distributed environments is often required.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Microfocus Cobol developer?

As a Microfocus Cobol Developer, your daily tasks generally include writing, testing, and debugging COBOL code, maintaining and enhancing legacy systems, and ensuring the accuracy of data processing applications. You may also collaborate with business analysts and QA teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and participate in code reviews to uphold quality standards. Many developers split their time between independent programming and working with cross-functional IT teams to support ongoing projects or address technical issues. This role often requires quickly adapting to changing priorities, especially when handling urgent production support requests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Microfocus Cobol developer?

To thrive as a Microfocus Cobol Developer, you need solid experience in COBOL programming, knowledge of mainframe systems, and familiarity with Micro Focus development environments. Expertise in tools such as Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, version control systems, and relevant certifications in COBOL or mainframe technology are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set standout candidates apart. These capabilities ensure efficient legacy system maintenance, seamless modernization projects, and robust teamwork in enterprise IT environments.

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Infographic showing various Microfocus Cobol Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,475 per year, or $55.5 per hour.

MicroFocus Cobol with AcuCobol

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Visionsoft International
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees

$48.25 - $65.50/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Microfocus Cobol

Fulltime position

Client is looking for candidates with AcuCobol experience.

Experience with Microfocus Cobol.