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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe Developer - **Company:** Dew Softech Inc - **Location:** Trenton, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IBM OS/2 (Software), Unit Testing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Databases, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Stored Procedures, System Testing, Database Migration, Information Technology - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc85dc58c90d9ba39435a5302c3ed2b95 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical study * 5+ years of overall IT and application development experience * 5+ years of hands-on COBOL coding, testing, and debugging experience * 5+ years of IBM OS/JCL (MVS) experience * 5+ years of CICS development, testing, and debugging experience * 5+ years of IBM DB2 development, testing, and debugging experience * 5+ years of experience developing technical and user documentation * 5+ years of experience performing usability testing and participating in system testing with end users * 5+ years of experience developing and supporting stored procedures * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders * Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment Preferred: * 5+ years of IDMS to DB2 conversion experience * 5+ years of IDMS/DC to CICS conversion experience * Experience with Information Builders FOCUS * Experience supporting large-scale government or judicial systems * Experience with legacy system modernization and database migration initiatives Physical Demands * Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards * Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings * Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor ## Description We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development, testing, maintenance, and production support of critical applications. This position will be a full-time contract and hybrid, requiring candidates to work onsite two days per week. What You'll Do * Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions * Develop and modify mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL * Perform coding, component testing, assembly testing, debugging, and production support activities * Develop and maintain program specifications and technical documentation * Conduct unit testing and participate in system and user acceptance testing * Collaborate with business users and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions * Support maintenance and enhancement efforts for existing applications * Participate in database conversion and modernization efforts as needed * Work under the direction of the Information Technology Office Project Manager or designated representative, Senior Mainframe Developer / COBOL Senior Consultant Location: Trenton, NJ (Onsite) Duration : Contract Interview Type: In person Job Summary Candidates should have stron… + 6 days ago ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) - [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) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Migrating from COBOL with AI: A Moonshot Demo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1531-migrating-from-cobol-with-ai-a-moonshot-demo) ## 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) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)