Senior Mainframe Developer (COBOL) Location: Primarily Remote
Onsite Expectations: Monthly travel to Reston, VA for PI Planning
Compensation: $83/HR
Employment Type: W2 only
About the RoleWe're looking for a
Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer to support and enhance large-scale enterprise systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a
mainframe environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is open to evolving technologies.
You'll play a key role in maintaining critical applications, supporting high-volume systems, and contributing to modernization efforts where applicable.
Work Model - Primarily remote
- Must live in the DMV area or nearby states (WV, DE, PA) OR be willing to relocate
- Ability to travel to Reston, VA approximately once per month for PI Planning
What You'll Do - Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL
- Work across core mainframe tools including CICS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and related utilities
- Analyze business and technical requirements to develop scalable solutions
- Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and resolve critical defects
- Perform code reviews, testing, and ensure adherence to quality standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performing systems
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and PI Planning sessions
- Identify opportunities to improve performance, stability, and maintainability
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to team best practices
What You BringRequired Experience - 5-8 years of mainframe development experience
- Strong expertise in:
- COBOL
- CICS
- JCL
- TSO/ISPF
- Mainframe change management tools (e.g., ChangeMan, Topaz)
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise systems
- Ability to analyze, debug, and work with existing legacy codebases
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team
? Candidates with prior mainframe experience (even if from 1-3 years ago) are encouraged to apply if they're confident returning to hands-on COBOL work
Nice to Have - Exposure to Java or modern integration technologies
- Experience with web services (REST/SOA)
- Familiarity with AWS or cloud concepts
- Experience with DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
- Healthcare domain experience (especially working with enrollment or benefits data)
- Experience with Git / Bitbucket
Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- OR equivalent experience (additional 4 years of relevant work)
