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Weekend Contract Mainframe Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Senior Developer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend contract mainframe in Chicago, IL is $54.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.56 and $62.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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L2 Application Support Engineer - Mainframe

Saransh Inc

Chicago, IL • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Job title: L2 Application Support Engineer - Mainframe
Location: Chicago, IL
Contract
 
Candidate should be in client office 3 days a week and with an option to extend all 5 days a week at client discretion.
 
Skill Metrics:
DB2
Cobol
VSAM
JCL
Mainframe Systems

Job Description:
  • The role is an IT Support Analyst responsible for L2 production support for Fund Accounting and US Transfer Agency applications.
  • The position requires strong mainframe skills (JCL, COBOL, DB2, VSAM) and the ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple technologies.
  • The analyst will work closely with global teams, business partners, and upstream/downstream systems, handling incident management, root-cause analysis, and on-call support.
  • The job requires 8–10+ years of technical experience in a financial environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • The role is Chicago-based, with at least 3 days per week onsite and occasional night/weekend support.

Mandatory skills:
Mainframe skills (COBOL,JCL,DB2,VSAM), Troubleshooting Analytical
Experience required: 8-10 years