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Mainframe Application Developer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Fri, Aug 21, 2026
This job expires in: 25 days

Job Summary

To support a client's mainframe application needs, the contract Mainframe Application Developer will design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications using COBOL and PL/I while working remotely for a duration of 12 months.

Key responsibilities:
  • Design and maintain mainframe applications, utilizing technologies such as IMS DB/DC, DB2, and CICS
  • Manage production jobs and perform source-code management using Endevor and CA Jobtrac
  • Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root-cause analysis to ensure system reliability and performance
Required qualifications:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in mainframe application development with COBOL and/or PL/I
  • Strong proficiency in JCL development and complex batch-processing environments
  • Experience with database management, including SQL development and DB2 performance tuning
  • Familiarity with mainframe-to-distributed system integration technologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred

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