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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** business needs.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us580157ae0ac6fcf50066851647187acf

## About the Role

10+ years of Mainframe development experience
Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, CICS, and DB2
Experience in Application Modernization initiatives
Language migration and legacy transformation projects
API integration between Mainframe and non-Mainframe environments
Exposure to Java and/or Python alongside Mainframe technologies
Financial Services or Cash Management domain experience preferred
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills



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