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Software Engineer Cobol Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

... Mainframe Developer. The role involves developing and maintaining applications, managing job ... Responsibilities : • Develop, maintain, and optimize applications using CL and Cobol. • Write ...

Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Mainframe Developer Experience: 10+ Years Tampa, FL 45 Miles * 10+ years' Mainframe Application/COBOL development experience * 7+ years' experience in CICS/DB2/VSAM/MQ application development

Mainframe Developer at Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Tampa, FL Experience - 8+ Required Skills: 10+ years' Mainframe Application/COBOL development experience 7+ years' experience in CICS/DB2/VSAM/MQ application development ...

... Engineer\n \n * Knowledge of all CICS parameters that control performance in a CICSPlex environment ... Knowledge of SMP\/E, software upgrade and maintenance\n \n * Must have CPSM expereince\n \n * In ...

... Oracle PL/SQL, CICS, COBOL, DB2 & JCL Skills • At least 2 years of experience in software ... support and performance engineering. • At least 1 years of experience in Job Monitoring ...

... COBOL, DB2 & JCL Skills * At least 6 years of experience in software development life cycle ... Experience and understanding of in Production support and performance engineering. * Technical ...

... COBOL, SCOBOL programming languages3 USA * Canada * Mexico Costa Rica * India Thanks & Regards, Sudheer Senior US IT Recruiter | United Software Group Inc. Phone: +1-614-495-9222 Ext 292 / 614-588 ...

Mainframe Developer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$45.50 - $58.25/hr

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • COBOL, JCL, VSAM • CICS (online processing) • DB2 ,SQL • File utilities (IDCAMS, SORT, IEBGENER) • Debugging tool (Fault Analyzer ) • Job scheduler ...

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Software Engineer Cobol information

What is the difference between Software Engineer Cobol vs Software Developer Java?

AspectSoftware Engineer CobolSoftware Developer Java
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related, Cobol certification often preferredBachelor's in Computer Science or related, Java certification (e.g., Oracle Certified) often preferred
Work EnvironmentLegacy systems, mainframes, financial institutionsWeb applications, enterprise software, startups, tech companies
Industry UsageBanking, insurance, government agenciesTechnology, finance, e-commerce, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve software development, Software Engineer Cobol primarily focuses on maintaining and updating legacy mainframe systems in industries like banking and finance. In contrast, Software Developer Java typically works on modern web and enterprise applications across various industries. The key differences lie in the programming languages used, work environments, and industry applications, though both require strong programming skills and relevant certifications.

Are COBOL programmers still in demand?

COBOL programmers are still in demand in industries such as banking, finance, and government that rely on legacy mainframe systems. Many organizations seek experienced developers to maintain and update these systems, often requiring knowledge of mainframe environments and tools like JCL and DB2. However, the overall demand is decreasing as newer technologies become more prevalent.
Infographic showing various Software Engineer Cobol job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Information Technology_USA - USA_Developer

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Real Soft, Inc.
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

$45.50 - $58.25/hr

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Job description

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MSP Owner: Thomas Hodges
Location: Plano, TX / Indianapolis, Boston, Seattle, Portsmouth, NH - onsite
Duration: 6 months
skill id: 10677512
Mainframe Tech Lead
Technical Lead - Mainframes
Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead with 12-15 years of mainframe development experience to lead development teams and ensure technical excellence across our mainframe applications.
Primary Responsibilities
• Lead analysis, design, and development of critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2.
• Manage and mentor a team of mainframe developers, providing direction and fostering skill development.
• Define and enforce architectural standards; participate in and lead design sessions for complex solutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices; conduct regular code reviews.
• Design scalable technical solutions to complex business problems.
• Monitor and optimize application performance; implement tuning strategies.
• Coordinate with offshore development teams to align priorities and deliverables.
• Work closely with QA to define testing strategies and support automation initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and assess feasibility.
• Present technical designs and project status to senior management.
Required Skills and Experience:
• 12-15 years of experience in mainframe development and leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in IBM mainframes and core technologies: COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2.
• Experience with tools such as Xpediter, Abend-AID, File Manager, ADCP, and GitHub.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience; familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
• Hands-on development experience required; profiles limited to production-support-only will not be considered.
Role Descriptions: Looking for Senior Mainframe developer with minimum experience of 7 years
Essential Skills: Looking for Senior Mainframe developer with minimum experience of 7 years
Desirable Skills:
Keyword:
Skills: Mainframe DB2 - Application Development~System Z - Enterprise COBOL~System Z - JCL~IT IS_AMS_Mainframe_IMS Administration
Experience Required: 6-8, Project Code :