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Palnar

Sr. Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$53.75 - $69/hr

Job Role: Sr. Mainframe Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ Duration Long Term * Minimum of 10 years' experience with COBOL, DB2, Command-Level CICS, JCL, Batch and TSO/ISPF. * Similar experience ...

ICONMA

Senior Mainframe Developer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

ICONMA is an IT Services and Consulting company seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer for their Wilmington, DE location. The role involves developing and implementing solutions to complex business ...

JS Consulting

Sr. Mainframe Developer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site

$51 - $65.50/hr

Job Title- Sr. Mainframe Developer Project Location - Woodlawn, MD (5 days per week onsite ... Programmer - COBOL and IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS Programming * Solid knowledge of relational ...

Alkaeus

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and SQL - AWS - REST APIs - Jira Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of ...

Citigroup, Inc.

Senior Mainframe Developer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$113.84K - $170.76K/yr

The Senior Mainframe Developer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The ...

Ace Technologies, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement- NICE TO HAVE Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of core mainframe ...

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Senior Mainframe/Assembler Developer - remote

Vienna, VA · Remote

$74 - $92/hr

We are currently seeking a senior Mainframe Systems Developer (Cobol/Assembler) for a long term, remote contracting position. Candidates must live in the United States, have at least 15 years of ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior mainframe programmer in the United States is $52.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.99 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior Mainframe ProgrammerMainframe Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a mainframe programming certification and several years of experienceOften requires similar certifications and experience, focusing on coding and development
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily on legacy mainframe systems within financial, insurance, or government sectorsDevelops and maintains mainframe applications, often in similar industries
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by large corporations with mainframe infrastructureUsed interchangeably with mainframe programmer, focusing on application development

The main difference between a Senior Mainframe Programmer and a Mainframe Developer is primarily experience level and scope. Senior Mainframe Programmers often have more responsibilities, including overseeing projects and mentoring junior staff, while Mainframe Developers focus on coding and application creation. Both roles require similar credentials and are vital in industries relying on legacy mainframe systems.

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Senior Mainframe Developer

Purple Drive Technologies

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Overview:
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer to provide application software development services and technical leadership in complex environments. This role involves leading technical design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. The ideal candidate will have deep mainframe expertise, strong SDLC knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across teams while mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Delivery
  • Lead technical design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of enterprise-scale application systems.
  • Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, and system interfaces.
  • Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code following best practices.
  • Ensure application performance targets are met through effective coding, testing, and optimization.
  • Execute full lifecycle software development using Agile methodologies.
  • Participate in deployment activities following established change control processes.
Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Design and review test plans and test data.
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites.
  • Create software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
  • Actively participate in code reviews and defect remediation.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
Maintenance & Enhancements
  • Provide ongoing maintenance, production support, and system enhancements.
  • Address technical debt and keep systems updated with the latest features and standards.
  • Ensure security and privacy principles are applied consistently.
Collaboration & Leadership
  • Coordinate and allocate work within the team or project as needed.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with business users, project managers, data engineers, and other developers.
  • Promote reuse of existing products and functionality.
  • Act as a mentor to junior engineers and support their technical growth.
  • Contribute to shared team goals and overall delivery commitments.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, flowcharts, layouts, and system artifacts.
  • Compile and maintain procedural documentation authored by senior developers.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing sessions, local meetups, and internal learning initiatives.
Continuous Learning
  • Actively engage in learning and development activities.
  • Complete all mandatory training and policy awareness programs on time.
  • Utilize platforms such as Pluralsight to meet personal development and aspirational learning goals.
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
  • Mainframe Technologies:
    • COBOL
    • JCL
    • CICS
    • DB2
    • VSAM
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
  • AI-Assisted Development exposure or experience
  • DevOps & Version Control:
    • Git (branching strategies, pull/merge requests)
  • Agile Tools:
    • JIRA
    • Zephyr Scale
    • Confluence
Professional Skills
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively in team-based environments
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Ability to contribute to and support related teams' objectives
Preferred Experience
  • Prior experience with mainframe application development toolkits
  • Experience working in large enterprise or financial services environments
  • Exposure to cross-platform integration projects

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