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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer / Technical Lead - Onsite - **Company:** NTT America, Inc. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,408.0 - $213,906.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, Unit Testing, Business Software, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Routing, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, File-aid - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4D28923CB853471D8ACE28D953101CEC/job/ ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL . * Strong experience supporting high-volume, mission-critical mainframe applications. * Experience with CICS , including Dynamic Transaction Routing (preferred). * Hands-on experience with DB2 utilities, File-AID, scheduling tools, and debugging tools. * Understanding of distributed systems and application integration. * Experience working with highly available, fault-tolerant, data-intensive environments. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. * Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, influence engineering decisions, and mentor team members. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience within the Brokerage, Financial Services, or Capital Markets industry. * Experience leading modernization or platform improvement initiatives. * Demonstrated success working with geographically distributed teams. What You'll Bring * A passion for building reliable, scalable enterprise solutions. * Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities. * A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. * The ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions while delivering high-quality results. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer / Technical Lead to provide technical leadership on enterprise-scale, high-volume transactional systems. In this role, you will design and enhance mainframe solutions, mentor development teams, establish technical standards, and drive the modernization and reliability of critical business applications. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, leading engineering initiatives, and working on mission-critical systems, we'd like to hear from you., * Lead the design, development, and support of enterprise mainframe applications. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. * Design and maintain scalable, high-performance architecture for large-volume data processing. * Establish and promote development standards, best practices, and code quality. * Evaluate existing platforms and recommend improvements to meet current and future business needs. * Partner with Infrastructure and Operations teams to plan upgrades, optimize performance, and resolve production issues. * Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to improve processes, systems, and customer experience. * Participate in code reviews, unit testing, production support, and troubleshooting. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for)