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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** INCEED
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $10,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, HTML, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, DevOps, Document Management Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Office, Pl/i, Transact-SQL, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Software Troubleshooting, Mainframe Programming, Easytrieve, Software Performance, Software Version Control, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f8bc42e8-83b5-413e-bc34-c6d475d7b680

## About the Role

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented mainframe professional to support critical applications in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. In this role, you'll help develop, test, and maintain legacy systems that keep core business operations running smoothly while contributing to process improvements and long-term application stability., * 2-5 years of mainframe applications programming experience

 * Hands-on experience with z/OS, MVS JCL, TSO/ISPF, and COBOL II
 * Working knowledge of at least one: PL/1, EasyTrieve Plus, CICS, IMS, DB2
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams
 * Experience researching and troubleshooting software issues
 * Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
 * Proficient with Microsoft Office

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree in a related field
 * Source control experience
 * Exposure to Transact SQL
 * Experience with ASP.NET or C#
 * Familiarity with HTML, XML, or IIS
 * Knowledge of Microsoft Azure or DevOps
 * Experience working with third-party software vendors

## Description

* Develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications
 * Support production systems and resolve application issues
 * Translate business requirements into technical solutions
 * Partner with stakeholders to define application needs
 * Document system changes, user guides, and procedures
 * Assist with software performance testing and defect correction
 * Support implementation, training, and sustainment efforts
 * Contribute to Agile daily support and project work
 * Provide timely updates on project status and progress
 * Help improve application reliability and effectiveness


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