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# Mainframe Application Modernization Developer

- **Company:** Technotopia Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Mainframe Programming
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f65b621f-3772-47f4-8bbf-4143901b2f15

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in Mainframe/Application Development
 * Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, CICS, and DB2
 * Strong experience in Application Modernization
 * Experience with one or more of the following:
 + Language migration
 + Integrating Mainframe applications with non-Mainframe environments using APIs
 + Application optimization/modernization
 + Java or Python integration with Mainframe environments
 * Financial Services / Banking experience, preferably Cash Management
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
 * Willingness to work onsite 4 days per week



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