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Mastech Digital

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH · Remote

$65/hr

Merrimack, New Hampshire (Hybrid-2 weeks onsite per month/ alternate weeks, rest remote) Salary: Up to $125,000/Annually or $65.00/Hourly Role: Mainframe Developer Primary Skills: Mainframe, COBOL ...

BVA Bear's IT Solutions

Mainframe Engineer

Boiling Springs, PA · On-site +1

$47.50 - $61/hr

This is a full-time, remote role with travel 2 days onsite per week at Riverdale, MD. The average ... This position requires strong technical expertise in COBOL, CICS, TSO, and JCL, along with proven ...

Tech Tammina

Mainframe Modernization Consultant

Mainframe Modernization Consultant Remote Contract role Summary Support modernization initiatives ... Required Skills • Expertise in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, VSAM, Assembler. • Knowledge of ...

Software People, Inc.

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Remote Duration: 12+ months This project includes backfill on production systems, potentially ... Mainframe * MVS COBOL * JCL * IDMS/Network * Changeman * TSO/ADS * Footprints * Sas * File-aid

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Mainframe Lead/Advisor

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Mainframe Lead/Advisor Remote (EST or CST) Full-time/Permanent Key Technology : COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IMS Job Responsibilities: * Partner with client delivery lead, product owners to review ...

Aroha Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Edison, NJ · Remote

$49.75 - $63.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Location - Edison, NJ ( 3 days mandatory) // Remote Mainframe Developer with ... optimize, and review COBOL programs, JCL jobs, DB2 queries, and CICS transactions. 3. Lead ...

IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Madison, WI · Remote

Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses) Duration: Long term ... DB2, IMS, VSAM, MQ Series, COBOL, JCL Monitoring & Performance: IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, Splunk, CA ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote cobol mainframe in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Cobol Mainframe professional, you need expertise in COBOL programming, mainframe systems operation (such as IBM z/OS), and strong analytical skills, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with tools like TSO/ISPF, JCL, DB2, and CICS, as well as knowledge of relevant certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer, is often required. Excellent problem-solving skills, strong self-motivation, and clear remote communication abilities help set you apart in a distributed work environment. These skills are crucial for effectively maintaining legacy systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with remote teams to ensure mission-critical business applications run smoothly.

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Remote Cobol Mainframe professionals often face challenges related to maintaining and modernizing legacy systems, ensuring compatibility with newer technologies, and troubleshooting complex issues without on-site support. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong documentation practices, and proactive communication with stakeholders are key strategies for overcoming these challenges. Additionally, staying updated on mainframe developments and participating in remote learning or certification programs can help professionals adapt to evolving requirements. Companies may also provide robust remote support tools and virtual team environments to foster success in this role.

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A Remote Cobol Mainframe job involves maintaining, developing, and troubleshooting legacy mainframe systems using COBOL programming, often for banking, insurance, or government applications. These positions allow professionals to work from home while ensuring the stability and efficiency of mission-critical mainframe applications. Responsibilities typically include coding, debugging, performance optimization, and integrating newer technologies with existing COBOL systems. Strong knowledge of JCL, DB2, CICS, and mainframe tools is essential.

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COBOL CICS Developer

Resource Consultings Services Inc.

Jackson, MS • Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Contractor

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Role: Sr. COBOL CICS Developer

Location: Jackson, MS 39211 –Remote

Duration: 3 Year with possible extension

Security Clearence required

Prior state experience preferred

5-6 pages resume

Need 2-3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name.

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented and highly effective Senior COBOL CICS Developer to join our development and support team. We are currently supporting, enhancing and maintaining the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. The enhancements include use of latest technologies as needed to interface/integrate with other systems on different platforms and automation of current processes.

Technical Skill Set

Requirement

Enterprise System Programming experience in COBOL CICS utilizing ADABAS database. Experienced in troubleshooting complex SNAP and TANF eligiblity determination systems in a Linux enviroment utilizing MicroFocus COBOL in enterprise developer. Ability to create new screens and functionality to integrate with

legacy system.

20+ Years

Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development

projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.

6+ Years

 

Experience with automated eligibility determination systems specifically SNAP and TANF Eligilibty, SNAP E&T, Benefits, Benefit Recovery

6+ Years

Ability to provide subject matter expertise on Mainframe CICS system architectures

3 Years

Business Skill Set/Requirements

Requirement

Ability to provide recommendations regarding enhancements to the systems and processes

6 Years

Experience developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes

6 Year

Technical/Business Skill Set

Requirement

Knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility and econonomic assistance policies and procedures, and current state and federal mandates as implemented or similar to those in MAVS, the Mississippi statewide eligibility determination

system.

6 Year

Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.

6 Year

Preferred/Not Required

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
  • Strong oral and written communication, and time management skills.
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work independently but effectively with a team to accomplish team projects and solve technical

problems.

  • Ability to conceive and/or develop creative solutions and possess strong problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with SCRUM /Iteration methodologies.
  • Experience with Jira Software.
  • Ability to work on many projects at one time.

Experience converting out dated technologies to new cutting edge technologies.

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Intermediate

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Mainframe

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ADABAS

Advanced

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Intermediate

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ADABAS

Advanced

Required

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Intermediate

Preferred

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Intermediate

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Intermediate

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