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Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY · On-site +1

$95K - $222K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... a remote position, but you must have the required CICS experience to be considered. A Mainframe ... Lead and direct problem investigation and recovery in complex situations * Install and test new ...

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY · On-site +1

$95K - $222K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... a remote position, but you must have the required CICS experience to be considered. A Mainframe ... Lead and direct problem investigation and recovery in complex situations * Install and test new ...

Senior Mainframe Developer - IMS Database & zOS

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$114K - $218K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with ... Lead code/design reviews and communicates updates to stakeholders with team to ensure smooth daily ...

Senior Mainframe Developer - IMS Database & zOS

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$114K - $218K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with ... Lead code/design reviews and communicates updates to stakeholders with team to ensure smooth daily ...

Software Engineer (Java, Mainframe)

$53 - $72.75/hr

Role:-Software Engineer (Java, Mainframe) Location:-Pittsburgh, PA (Remote) Duration:-Long term ... with a lead developer to analyze code for potential changes or work with a software design to ...

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description This position is a remote position. Summary: The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is ... Lead the response to RACF-related security incidents and implementing any necessary corrective ...

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description This position is a remote position. Summary: The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is ... Lead the response to RACF-related security incidents and implementing any necessary corrective ...

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description This position is a remote position. Summary: The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is ... Lead the response to RACF-related security incidents and implementing any necessary corrective ...

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description This position is a remote position. Summary: The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is ... Lead the response to RACF-related security incidents and implementing any necessary corrective ...

RACF Mainframe Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description This position is a remote position. Summary: The RACF Mainframe Security Engineer is ... Lead the response to RACF-related security incidents and implementing any necessary corrective ...

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How much do remote mainframe lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote mainframe lead in the United States is $64.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57.93 and $72.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Mainframe Lead vs Remote Mainframe Developer?

AspectRemote Mainframe LeadRemote Mainframe Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a mainframe certification and leadership experienceRequires mainframe programming certifications and technical skills
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees mainframe operationsFocuses on coding, testing, and implementing mainframe applications
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large enterprises, banks, and financial institutionsCommon in similar industries, often within IT departments
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for by those looking for leadership roles in mainframeOften searched for by developers seeking technical roles

The Remote Mainframe Lead primarily oversees mainframe teams and manages projects, requiring leadership skills and certifications. In contrast, the Remote Mainframe Developer focuses on coding and technical implementation. Both roles are vital in large enterprise environments, but they differ in responsibilities and career focus.

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Infographic showing various Remote Mainframe Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,808 per year, or $64.3 per hour.

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Job description

Mainframe_Java Systems Analyst
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.
Visa : GC/USC
Location : Remote
We are looking for someone with 60% of Mainframe/COBOL experience and 40% Full stack Java. We need someone with strong Mainframe experience who can read COBOL code, understand the requirements and able use PCOM.
Position Description
Coordinate and collaborate with data consumers, system designers, and developers in their day-to-day functions. Effective communication, team management, problem-solving, and leadership.
Lead the development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field. The candidate will continually assess advancements in technologies to gauge and recommend better solutions for the customer to improve the software developer experience and efficient delivery of software.
Mentor and coach technical staff, proactively shape product vision, and support multiple internal/external initiatives to achieve mission success. The candidate will have past and proven experiences as the technical lead on large, complex projects, and enterprise solutions.
Provide technical advice/input that impact strategic client outputs and Leidos business results.
Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Able to multi-task under tight deadlines.
Ability to work with multiple teams and users for more than one project, at the same time.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with others effectively and efficiently
Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory.
Detailed Skills Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience.
10+ years of experience of modern software development experience with a solid understanding of designing, building, deploying, and running applications.
Combined experience using: Java, Angular 9 and above (or React.js), Typescript, Spring, Spring boot and REST API.
Mainframe/COBOL experience in order to help with modernization of old services
Modern development experience (i.e. Java)
5+ years of experience on an Agile development team
Required Skills:
Extensive understanding and experience in programming and designing software with Java Strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot
Strong understanding of Hibernate, JPA and JDBC
Strong understanding of OOPS, Twelve Factor Application Design principles, architecture styles and APIs (Web API/Rest API)
Develop applications using Java/Spring Boot and design and develop database components using PostgreSQL DB or Oracle as needed for application.
Strong front-end development skills: Angular 9.0 and above (or react.js), HTML/JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), YUI and/or JQuery
Hands on design and development experience on Microservices and REST API.
Work on Agile projects and work with tools including VersionOne/JIRA
Webmethods experience.
Self-starter, highly motivated individual, and a team player who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
Prior SSA or Federal government experience.
Desired Skills:
Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies; Jenkins, Git/BitBucket, Jira/VersionOne, Nexus, Maven, Jenkins, OpenShift, XML/XSLT, VisualVM/Eclipse Profiler (Java performance monitoring tool), Amazon Web Services (S3), BDD (Cucumber or similar)
Experience working on Agile projects and understanding Agile terminology.
Work in DevOps Environment.
Experience with Linux environments.
Participate in daily scrum and provide updates.
Excellent communication and written skills
Education
Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in a training-related field or bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in a training-related field
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.