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# COBOL / Mainframe Developer @ Des Moines, IA--Hybrid

- **Company:** Saxon Global
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Logic, Unit Testing, Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, IBM DB2, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, IBM WebSphere MQ, Mainframes, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0a38e42b-b43a-4338-972d-4fd594408dcb

## About the Role

5+ years of professional COBOL development experience

Strong experience with:

 * COBOL
 * JCL
 * DB2
 * IBM z/OS/mainframe environments
 * Experience supporting batch processing and production applications
 * Ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify complex existing COBOL programs
 * Experience working within structured SDLC environments
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and IBM mainframe environments and is comfortable working with complex legacy applications that support core business operations., * 5+ years of professional COBOL development experience
 * Strong experience with:
 + COBOL
 + JCL
 + DB2
 + IBM z/OS/mainframe environments
 * Experience supporting batch processing and production applications
 * Ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify complex existing COBOL programs
 * Experience working within structured SDLC environments
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have:

 * CICS experience
 * VSAM experience
 * Experience with Endevor, Changeman, or similar source/change management tools
 * Experience with IBM MQ or other integration technologies
 * Experience with mainframe modernization or API enablement initiatives
 * Background within insurance, financial services, annuities, or retirement products
 * Experience working with Agile/Scrum development teams

## Description

I am Mohammed Dastagir with Saxon Global Inc wanted to let you know about the job opportunity for Cobol Developer position if interested please share your updated resume along with expecting rate., We are seeking an experienced COBOL/Mainframe Developer to support and enhance business-critical applications within a large financial services/Insurance environment. This individual will be responsible for maintaining existing mainframe applications, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting ongoing modernization and integration efforts., * Develop, maintain, and enhance applications written in COBOL

 * Support mainframe applications running in an IBM z/OS environment
 * Create and maintain JCL for batch processing and scheduled jobs
 * Work with DB2 databases, including queries, data updates, and troubleshooting
 * Analyze existing legacy code to understand business logic and system dependencies
 * Troubleshoot application defects and production issues
 * Perform unit and integration testing for application changes
 * Participate in code reviews and technical documentation
 * Work with business analysts, QA, and other development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
 * Support integrations between mainframe applications and newer distributed or cloud-based systems
 * Assist with modernization initiatives while maintaining stability of existing core platforms