Mainframe Developer

eNGINE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Engineer based in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role focuses on enhancing legacy platforms and automating workflows within a financial services context. The ideal candidate has strong experience with z/OS systems, COBOL, and DB2. You will work closely with global teams and have the opportunity to influence technical outcomes significantly. Benefits include medical and vision insurance as well as a 401(k). Apply today for more career advancement details!

Qualifications

• Experience with financial services domains is a plus.
• Familiarity with APIs and integration frameworks is beneficial.
• Background mentoring junior engineers is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Enhance interoperability with distributed databases.
• Automate client-facing workflows to improve efficiency.
• Partner with development teams for project clarity.

Skills

Strong background developing z/OS-based systems

Experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2

Experience with distributed environments

Proven ability to improve legacy workflows

Confident communicator

Tools

Mainframe scheduling tools

Debugging tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Location

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)

About eNGINE

eNGINE builds Technical Teams. We are a Solutions and Placement firm shaped by decades of interaction with Technical professionals. Our inspiration is continuous learning and engagement with the markets we serve, the talent we represent, and the teams we build. Our Consulting Workforce is encouraged to enjoy career fulfillment in the form of challenging projects, schedule flexibility, and paid training/certifications. Successful outcomes start and finish with eNGINE.

Role Overview

eNGINE is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Engineer to support a large-scale transformation initiative within a financial services environment. This role centers on evolving critical legacy platforms while enabling tighter alignment with modern, distributed systems. The ideal candidate is driven by improvement and optimization—not simply system maintenance—and is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, process, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of core mainframe applications by enhancing interoperability with distributed databases and service-based architectures
• Replace manual, error-prone operational processes with automated and scalable solutions across client-facing workflows
• Partner closely with global development teams, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and consistent execution
• Own technical outcomes end to end by identifying risks, addressing design gaps, and advancing solutions without waiting for escalation
• Develop a deep understanding of cash sweep operations and related business processes to ensure technology decisions align with real-world usage
• Influence stakeholders by clearly articulating technical tradeoffs, timelines, and business impact

Required Qualifications

• Strong background developing and supporting z/OS-based systems using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2
• Hands-on experience working alongside distributed environments, including relational databases and data movement strategies
• Proven ability to improve legacy batch, reporting, or conversion workflows through automation and optimization
• Familiarity with common mainframe scheduling, debugging, and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated success contributing to complex initiatives such as system conversions, client lifecycle workflows, or regulatory reporting
• Confident communicator who can collaborate across regions and take accountability for delivery

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to financial services domains such as brokerage operations, asset management, or insurance platforms
• Experience designing or consuming APIs, messaging solutions, or integration frameworks
• Working knowledge of performance tuning, SQL optimization, and large-scale batch processing improvements
• Background mentoring junior engineers or leading technical initiatives within legacy environments

Next Steps

No C2C for this position.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)