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1d ago

Mainframe Developer/Cobol Developer

Matlen Silver New Jersey and Westlake, TX

New Jersey and Westlake, TX

1d ago

Contract Backend Developer CICS COBOL

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Job Description

This Mainframe Developer/Cobol Developer contract position supports the design, development, testing, and production support of mainframe applications, with ongoing collaboration across technical and business teams to deliver solutions end to end.

Role Summary

As a Mainframe Engineer/Developer, you will create and maintain mainframe software through development, verification, and deployment. You will also provide production support and work with cross-functional teams to move code across development, testing, and production environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, test, and debug mainframe applications.
Conduct code analysis, perform troubleshooting, and support production operations.
Partner with infrastructure and environment teams to promote code across development, testing, and production environments.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
Participate in application maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience developing and debugging mainframe applications.
5+ years of COBOL development experience.
Strong experience with CICS, COBOL, DB2, VSAM, MQ, and JCL.
Experience with Endeavor Software Manager.
Familiarity with DB2 utilities, File-AID, job schedulers, and debugging tools.
Knowledge of secure file transfer processes, including SFTP and AWX.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of CICS Dynamic Transaction Routing.
CICS systems administration knowledge.
Experience with Java and front-end technologies such as Angular.

Technologies

COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ, JCL, Endeavor Software Manager, File-AID, SFTP, AWX, CICS Dynamic Transaction Routing, Java, Angular.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Location and Onsite Schedule

New Jersey and Westlake, TX (onsite).
5 days on site every other week and 3 Months CTH.

Job Type

Contract

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5d ago

Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment Plano, TX

Plano, TX

5d ago

Full time Application Security COBOL Cybersecurity Tools

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Job Description

Motion Recruitment is hiring a Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer in Plano, TX for an onsite role blending secure engineering with mainframe modernization.

Responsibilities

75% hands on development and security engineering
25% customer interaction, mentoring, collaboration, and technical leadership
35% COBOL development
30% C development
20% Java development
15% security engineering focused on TLS and authentication technologies
Modernize a low-code application generation platform while maintaining security and reliability
Support secure software engineering across mainframe (z/OS) and distributed systems
Apply software design and troubleshooting skills to deliver secure enterprise solutions
Collaborate with others while sharing technical guidance and mentoring

Requirements

Strong background in secure software development and secure coding practices
12+ years of software engineering experience
Expertise developing enterprise applications on z/OS and mainframe platforms
Strong programming skills in COBOL, C, and Java
Experience modernizing legacy applications while maintaining security and reliability
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, cryptography, and secure application architecture
Experience implementing secure communications and TLS-based solutions
Understanding of hybrid environments spanning mainframe and distributed systems
Strong troubleshooting and software design skills
Bachelor’s degree required

Technologies

COBOL
C
Java
z/OS
Linux
Windows
TLS

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience with code generation or low-code application platforms
Knowledge of RACF or other enterprise security integrations
Experience developing dynamically linked security libraries
Familiarity with Windows and Linux application environments
Experience with interlanguage communication such as COBOL-to-C integrations
Customer-facing consulting, training, or presentation experience
Conference speaking or technical evangelism experience
Experience helping enterprise customers implement security best practices

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options
Bonus eligible

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6d ago

Sr Mainframe Developer / Engineer

Vytwo Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

6d ago

Full time Senior CICS COBOL

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Job Description

Vytwo is seeking a Sr Mainframe Developer / Engineer to support banking-focused work in a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX. You will help turn business needs into robust data and integration solutions, with a strong focus on test data strategy, data quality validation, and mainframe production support.

What you’ll do

Work with business stakeholders, Product Owners, SMEs, analysts, and development teams to understand business processes, data requirements, source systems, data mappings, and data consumption needs.
Translate business rules into logical and physical data models, source-to-target mappings, and data integration specifications.
Define and implement test data strategies for functional, regression, integration, performance, automation, and modernization testing.
Design and govern reusable test data patterns, including test data provisioning approaches, masking strategies, synthetic data solutions, and environment refresh processes.
Apply data modeling fundamentals, including entities, attributes, relationships, schemas, primary and foreign keys, indexes, and constraints.
Interpret Entity Relationship Diagrams, database schemas, data dictionaries, and end-to-end data flow diagrams to identify data dependencies and business impact.
Conduct data discovery and analysis across databases, tables, files, and source systems using SQL, Easytrieve, and other query and extraction tools.
Validate data quality, integrity, consistency, and accuracy through reconciliation results, transformation logic, and business rule checks across systems.
Support analysis of data movement patterns across real-time and batch processing, including event-driven approaches, APIs, messaging queues, pipelines, and file-based interfaces.
Collaborate with architecture, development, testing, and operational teams for impact assessment, problem resolution, and test automation enablement.
Ensure test data solutions align with data privacy, protection, retention, classification, and regulatory requirements for sensitive customer and financial data.
Document data models, test data design patterns, source-to-target mappings, provisioning processes, and standards for repeatable enterprise use.

Requirements

Banking experience is required.
10+ years of experience is required.
Strong hands-on skills with COBOL, CICS, DB2, DB2 utilities, SQL, JCL, and MVS utilities, plus experience with production support.
Experience using CA7 scheduling tool.
Ability to assess the as-is and propose a to-be design.
Use of Jira.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong experience across data analysis, data architecture, database design, test data management, quality engineering, or software delivery.
Proficiency writing and optimizing SQL queries for data discovery, validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.
Experience analyzing relational databases, mainframe data structures, files, batch jobs, APIs, and downstream data consumers.
Ability to translate business rules and system behavior into data requirements, mappings, and test data needs.
Strong communication skills for explaining complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments and collaborating across product, engineering, quality, architecture, and operations teams.

Technologies

COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, JCL, MVS Utilities, CA7, Jira
SQL JCL, Easytrieve, SPUFI, DB2 utilities
SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL

Benefits

Flexible work from home options available.

Nice to have

Banking domain knowledge.
Strong experience in data analysis, data architecture, database design, test data management, quality engineering, or software delivery.
Proficiency writing and optimizing SQL queries for data discovery, validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.
Experience analyzing relational databases, mainframe data structures, files, batch jobs, APIs, and downstream data consumers.

Banking domain knowledge (preferred)

Experience working within banking, payments, credit card, deposits, lending, or customer/account data domains.
Understanding of core banking platforms, transaction processing flows, customer and account hierarchies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Ability to trace, analyze, and map data across upstream and downstream applications, databases, files, APIs, and enterprise data platforms.
Familiarity with batch and real-time processing architectures and data movement across interconnected banking systems.
Experience with enterprise test data management platforms, data masking, synthetic data generation, data subsetting, and automated data provisioning.
Understanding of data governance, data classification, retention requirements, and regulations for sensitive customer and financial data (storage, transmission, and protection).

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24d ago

Senior Mainframe Application Developer (Annuities)

Pacific Life Omaha, NE

Omaha, NE

24d ago

$119k - $145k/yr Full time Senior Annuities APIs

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Job Description

Pacific Life is seeking a Senior Mainframe Application Developer (Annuities) to design, build, test, and maintain critical mainframe applications such as Vantage-One, wmA, and DSS.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, debug, and evaluate software enhancements or new programs for Vantage-One, wmA, and DSS.
Review system requirements and business processes and develop program logic for new applications or modify logic in existing ones.
Analyze requirements and formulate program logic for new applications or analyze and modify logic in existing applications.
Code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software applications using current programming languages and technologies.
Write code, complete programming tasks, integrate application components, and perform testing and debugging of applications.
Develop conversion and system implementation plans to ensure successful deployment of system improvements.
Prepare and obtain approval of system and programming documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
Recommend changes in development, maintenance, and system standards to improve quality and efficiency.
Train users in conversion and implementation of systems to ensure effective adoption.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8+ years of experience with mainframe programming languages, including COBOL.
Hands-on expertise in system modernization and automation.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

Technologies

COBOL, Vantage-One, wmA, DSS, Vantage
APIs, Web Services
Python, Mulesoft, AI

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for you and eligible dependents.
Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and financial planning time off.
Paid parental leave and an Adoption Assistance Program.
Competitive 401(k) with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range shown reflects the company's good faith minimum and maximum for this role at posting. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location; most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$118,800.00 - $145,200.00 per year

Location

Location options include Omaha, NE onsite; Newport Beach, CA; or Charlotte, NC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans may request accommodations to access our career center. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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1mo ago

IT Software Developer III

E Logic Washington, DC

Washington, DC

1mo ago Closed

$95k+/yr Full time COBOL Construction Software Information Technology (IT)

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 23, 2026).

Job Description

What you get An onsite IT Software Developer III role in Washington, DC with a competitive annual salary of USD 95,000. At E Logic, you will contribute to the IRS Audit Information Management System Digitalization program, focusing on design, modernization, and ongoing maintenance of mission-critical IRS applications within a UNISYS mainframe environment, applying COBOL expertise. This position emphasizes collaboration with IRS stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions that support critical government work.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain AIMS COBOL applications and supporting components.
Implement programming changes for modernization, routine maintenance, and legislative updates.
Gather and analyze business and technical requirements from IRS stakeholders and business units.
Develop Functional Specification Plans (FSPs), technical documentation, and testing artifacts.
Conduct code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and defect resolution activities.
Support database updates, batch processing changes, and system integration tasks.
Develop and execute Unit, ISAT, Regression, FIT, SAT, ESAT, and DSIT test plans.
Assist with release readiness and coordinate deployments using CMPlus.
Participate in production support, incident management, and root cause analysis efforts.
Support Operations & Maintenance tasks and ongoing system enhancements.
Collaborate with integrated project teams, architects, analysts, and IRS technical staff.
Engage in knowledge transfer and assisted development activities with IRS personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of software development experience in enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with UNISYS COBOL.
Hands-on experience with Executive Control Language (ECL).
Hands-on experience with mainframe development environments.
Hands-on experience with batch processing systems.
Experience with CMPlus.
Experience with IPF.
Experience with DMS.
Experience with FILECRACKER.
Experience with DOCIT.
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Experience creating technical documentation and test plans.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and debugging skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within government project teams.

Technologies

UNISYS COBOL
Executive Control Language (ECL)
CMPlus
IPF
DMS
FILECRACKER
DOCIT
Mainframe development environments

Important Notice

This role is part of a proposal for the Internal Revenue Service. Hiring is contingent upon the selection of the consultant. Selected candidates will be included in the proposal and must authorize the use of their resume for submission.

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1mo ago

.NET Developer- TOP SECRET CLEARED

Marathon TS North Charleston, SC

North Charleston, SC

1mo ago Closed

Up to $44/hr Full time Backend Developer .NET .NET Core

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 22, 2026).

Job Description

Marathon TS seeks an experienced .NET and C# developer to support a federal program within a legacy technology environment. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and emphasizes maintaining, stabilizing, and enhancing existing systems while improving data integration and development workflows. This is an onsite position based in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Support development and maintenance of .NET/C# applications within a legacy system environment using Microsoft Visual Studio.
Assist with establishing and stabilizing development and production environments, coordinating with stakeholders to address setup, configuration, and deployment challenges.
Design and implement data movement and integration solutions across diverse platforms including legacy systems, databases, and modern tools.
Analyze existing systems, including COBOL or mainframe components, and recommend practical enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Support data modeling and ETL processes to ensure consistent and reliable data flow.
Collaborate with federal staff, vendors, and internal teams to support continuity of operations and technical alignment.
Contribute to system and network architecture discussions, including connectivity and performance considerations.
Support evaluation and application of modern tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance data processing and analytics capabilities.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability within existing system constraints.
Assist with documentation, knowledge transfer, and system continuity efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
.NET Framework / .NET Core
C# development
Microsoft Visual Studio development environments
Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQL)
Experience with data integration, data movement, or ETL processes
Familiarity with legacy systems, including COBOL or mainframe environments
Experience troubleshooting and supporting development and deployment environments
Understanding of system integration and distributed systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Technologies

.NET Framework / .NET Core
C#
Microsoft Visual Studio
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQL)
COBOL
Databricks
Azure

Benefits

401(k)
Dentical insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Key Attributes

Strong problem solving mindset for bridging legacy and modern systems
Practical, detail oriented approach to system stability and incremental improvement
Ability to work effectively in structured environments with evolving requirements
Collaborative approach across government, contractor, and vendor teams
Commitment to documentation, knowledge sharing, and operational continuity

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret clearance. Ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Compensation

Up to $44.23 per hour

Experience

.NET: 7 years (Required)
C#: 7 years (Required)

Application Questions

Do you hold any of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent baseline certification), CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks Data Engineer Certification (desired), ITIL Foundation Certification?
How many years of experience do you have in software development and/or system architecture?

Location and Commute

Ability to commute: North Charleston, SC 29419 (Required)
Work location: In person

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1mo ago

COBOL Developer

Warrior Tribe Consulting Woodlawn, MD

Woodlawn, MD

1mo ago Closed

$121k - $195k/yr Full time Senior Ai Coding Assist CICS

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 21, 2026).

Job Description

Warrior Tribe Consulting is recruiting a COBOL Developer to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical mainframe applications for the Social Security Administration under Direct Hire Authority. The role centers on the COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and IDMS stack, with opportunities to apply AI-driven tooling in a fast-paced, high-availability environment. This onsite position is based in Woodlawn, Maryland, offering a salary range of USD 120,579 to 195,200 per year.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance business applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and IDMS on our enterprise server platform.
Optimize SQL queries and data management for fast, reliable access in DB2 databases.
Implement and support batch processing jobs with advanced scheduling and monitoring tools.
Engineer robust data storage and retrieval solutions using VSAM to ensure integrity and speed.
Utilize sophisticated file handling techniques for sequential, indexed, and relative files.
Design and maintain data structures that support scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
Build and support Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems using CICS and TSQ for real-time, high-volume transactions.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to maximize uptime and performance.
Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and fellow developers to deliver innovative solutions.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, flowcharts, and user guides.
Participate in code reviews and uphold best practices for quality and security.
Support application testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities in a fast-paced environment.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI-driven tools to improve development efficiency, automate processes, and enhance capabilities.
Stay informed about AI advancements and recommend integration approaches for SSA systems where appropriate.

Requirements

GS-14 equivalent: Specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL; supporting data integration and migration with DB2, SQL, and IDMS; and assisting in the architecture or modernization of legacy systems. Includes providing guidance to technical teams, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to support modernization initiatives.
GS-15 equivalent: Specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL; managing data integration and migration with DB2, SQL, and IDMS; and architecting or modernizing legacy systems. Includes leading technical teams, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to support modernization initiatives.

Technologies

COBOL
CICS
JCL
DB2
VSAM
IDMS
SQL
TSQ
Generative AI-driven coding tools

Benefits

401(k)
Parental leave
Retirement plan

Additional Information

See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.