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Java Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL, Amazon Linux Microsoft Windows z/OS Tandem/HP-Nonstop Database - Design ... COBOL, Mainframe Assembler Front-end technologies - HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CICS Web Frameworks ...

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How much do tandem cobol jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for tandem cobol in the United States is $55.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $65.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Tandem Cobol?

A Tandem COBOL job involves developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications running on HP NonStop (formerly Tandem) systems using the COBOL programming language. These systems are known for their fault tolerance and are commonly used in banking, finance, and payment processing industries. A Tandem COBOL developer works with transaction processing, databases like Enscribe or SQL/MX, and system utilities to ensure high availability and scalability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tandem Cobol position?

To thrive as a Tandem Cobol professional, you need a solid understanding of COBOL programming, strong experience with HP NonStop (Tandem) systems, and knowledge of transaction processing architectures. Familiarity with tools such as Pathway, Enscribe, TAL, and the use of utilities unique to the Tandem environment, as well as relevant certifications in COBOL or Tandem NonStop systems, is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork enhance your impact in this mission-critical field. These capabilities ensure that you can develop, maintain, and support robust, scalable applications essential for high-volume transaction processing environments.

What does a Tandem Cobol do?

As a Tandem Cobol professional, your daily responsibilities often include coding, testing, and maintaining COBOL applications on Tandem/HP NonStop systems, troubleshooting complex transaction processing issues, and performing performance tuning. You’ll collaborate closely with systems analysts, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure reliability and efficiency in high-availability environments, such as banking and retail. Additionally, you may participate in code reviews and help implement enhancements or critical bug fixes to meet operational requirements. The role is highly collaborative, often requiring communication with cross-functional IT teams to support smooth system integration and continuous improvement.

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Infographic showing various Tandem Cobol job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $115,475 per year, or $55.5 per hour.

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Description Summary of This Role Works throughout the software development life cycle and performs in a utility capacity to create, design, code, debug, maintain, test, implement and validate applications with a broad understanding of a variety of languages and architectures. Analyzes existing applications or formulate logic for new applications, procedures, flowcharting, coding and debugging programs. Maintains and utilizes application and programming documents in the development of code.

Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Creates appropriate deliverables and develops application implementation plans throughout the life cycle in a flexible development environment. What Part Will You Play.

Develops basic code using a front or back end programming language within a platform as directed for internal and external client software solutions. Follows program specifications for routine coding and support on a project/issue with a limited understanding of the application / database. Assists with basic application documentation, testing and validation as directed.

Performs testing and validation requirements for basic code changes and corrective measures for basic code deficiencies as directed. Applies a basic understanding of procedures, methodology and application standards to include Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance. What Are We Looking For in This Role.

Minimum Qualifications BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field No experience required. Typically has a basic knowledge and use of one or more languages / technologies from the following but not limited to; two or more modern programming languages, experience working with various APIs, external Services, experience with both relational and NoSQL Databases. Preferred Qualifications BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field Professional experience in coding, designing, developing and analyzing data What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities.

Skills / Knowledge - Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Job Complexity - Works on problems of limited scope.

Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Builds stable working relationships internally. Supervision - Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.

Operating Systems: Linux distributions including one or more for the following: Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL, Amazon Linux Microsoft Windows z/OS Tandem/HP-Nonstop Database - Design, familiarity with DDL and DML for one or more of the following databases Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server, IMS, DB2, Hadoop Back-end technologies - Java, Python, .NET, Ruby, Mainframe COBOL, Mainframe Assembler Front-end technologies - HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CICS Web Frameworks - Web technologies like Node.js, React.js, Angular, Redux Development Tools - Eclipse, Visual Studio, Webpack, Babel, Gulp Mobile Development - iOS, Android Machine Learning - Python, R, Matlab, Tensorflow, DMTK