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Senior Mainframe Developer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Principal Engineer - IBM Mainframe Platform

Plano, TX

$47 - $60.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conducting proofs of concept and presenting complex technical solutions to the senior leadership ... Familiarity with DevOps practices and scripting languages (REXX, CLIST), and awareness of ...

Mainframe Developer (Onsite Hybrid)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$51 - $61/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Providing leadership for junior and senior engineers alike, by understanding how to leverage and enhance their current skills. * Assessing and researching current implementations of the platform and ...

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$49.50 - $63.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$49.50 - $63/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$49.50 - $63/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$53 - $67.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$52.75 - $67/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

Developer Analyst Duration: 6+ Months Location: Austin, TX Description Worker will perform highly ... senior level Programmer / Developer Analyst must have a strong background in data and database ...

Mainframe Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ... Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for ...

Mainframe Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ... Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for ...

Mainframe Specialist

Dallas, TX

$70K - $196K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ... Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for ...

Mainframe Specialist

Arlington, TX · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ... Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for ...

Senior Developer - IDMS / ADSO

Dallas, TX · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Job Title: Senior Developer - IDMS / ADSO Location: Dallas, TX Hire-Type: Fulltime Job Title ... various mainframe languages, databases, transaction processors and tools 5. Prior experience in ...

Mainframe QA

Westlake, TX · On-site

$40/hr

I have an opportunity for "Mainframe QA" and looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if ... Sr Technical Recruiter 224-296-3522 | syed@navtechusa.com NAVTECH INC Disclaimer: We respect your ...

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How much do senior mainframe developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior mainframe developer in Texas is $53.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.38 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior mainframe developer?

Senior Mainframe Developers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and maintain mainframe systems—large-scale computers used by organizations for critical applications, bulk data processing, and enterprise resource planning. They are proficient in languages like COBOL, JCL, and Assembler, and often work with databases and transaction processing systems. Their responsibilities include troubleshooting system issues, optimizing performance, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the reliability and security of mainframe operations.

What are some common challenges faced by senior mainframe developers when integrating legacy systems with modern technologies?

Senior Mainframe Developers often encounter challenges when integrating legacy mainframe systems with newer technologies such as cloud platforms, APIs, or microservices. These challenges include ensuring data consistency, maintaining system security, and minimizing downtime during migrations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as infrastructure engineers and application developers, is key to developing seamless integration solutions. Staying up-to-date with modernization tools and best practices can help address these complexities and support the organization's digital transformation goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior mainframe developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Mainframe Developer, you need deep expertise in mainframe programming languages (like COBOL, JCL, and PL/I), systems analysis, and a strong understanding of legacy application architectures, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with tools such as IBM z/OS, DB2, CICS, and version control systems is essential, along with relevant certifications like IBM Certified System Programmer. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills help you collaborate effectively and mentor junior developers. These skills are crucial for maintaining mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability, and guiding modernization efforts in complex enterprise environments.

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Infographic showing various Senior Mainframe Developer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,720 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Principal Engineer - IBM Mainframe Platform

Toyota Motor North America

Plano, TX • On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Toyota rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 875 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 44 rated automakers


Job description

Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
Who we're looking for
Toyota is looking for team members who are passionate about technology and interested in joining a collaborative and highly motivated team as a Principal Engineer - IBM Mainframe Platform Engineer.
The primary responsibility of this role is to automate and manage the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and services within TMNA, including configuring, installing, maintaining, upgrading, and problem-solving the IBM z/OS infrastructure.
Reporting to the Manager - Infrastructure Architecture, the person in this role will join the End User Experience & On-Prem Infrastructure team to empower users with seamless technology and robust on-prem infrastructure for enhanced productivity and collaboration.
This position is based in Plano, TX. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.
What you'll be doing
  • Manage the overall delivery and support process across multiple initiatives to ensure a sustainable Mainframe Operations practice for IBM z/OS infrastructure, mainframe security, performance tuning, and systems integration with strategic mainframe system architectures.
  • Leading strategic mainframe projects, including system optimization, infrastructure modernization, and proactive incident prevention.
  • Developing, communicating, and executing comprehensive technical mainframe roadmaps aligned with business goals and technology trends.
  • Driving software rationalization and hardware consolidation for best practice optimization.
  • Evaluating hardware and software stacks to recommend emerging technologies and tools for improved mainframe system availability.
  • Defining architectural principles, best practices, and governance frameworks for mainframe environments.
  • Managing mainframe security frameworks, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical workloads.
  • Recommending and implementing modern tools and practices (e.g., z/OSMF, Zowe) to automate and optimize mainframe operations.
  • Collaborating with product owners, architects, and engineers to define IT infrastructure requirements and ensure seamless integration.
  • Developing migration strategies to elevate current systems to modern environments, including data migration.
  • Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Supporting modernization initiatives in partnership with the application and functional teams.
  • Conducting proofs of concept and presenting complex technical solutions to the senior leadership.
  • Driving continuous improvement for operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity, with measurable KPIs.
  • Overseeing Mainframe Managed Services operations and ensuring adherence to SLAs.
  • Addressing complex technical and operational challenges with both strategic vision and tactical execution.
  • Monitoring and reporting on KPIs, service metrics, and operational risks to senior leadership.

What you bring
  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with IT solutions, with exposure to mainframe infrastructure environments, including Mainframe OS, Databases, storage, and security.
  • Familiarity with IBM Mainframe hardware, CPU, Tapes, and Hitachi disk.
  • Experience with Mainframe software lifecycle management for IBM and other ISV vendors.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery (GDPS, Sysplex) and high-availability design.
  • Understanding of mainframe modernization, API enablement, and integration patterns (e.g., IBM z/OS Connect, MQ, CICS).
  • Exposure to security frameworks such as RACF and SOX audit support.
  • Ability to contribute to the design and architecture of highly available mainframe solutions using IBM products.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-wide mainframe-to-cloud modernization initiatives.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and scripting languages (REXX, CLIST), and awareness of modernization tools (z/OSMF, Zowe, Ansible).
  • Experience assisting in the implementation of technology solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
  • Ability to support technology strategies and contribute to day-to-day operations in alignment with organizational goals.

Added Bonus If You Have
  • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to drive innovation and operational improvements

What we'll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
  • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
  • Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
  • Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
  • Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to .

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