Senior COBOL Developer - Mainframe Modernization (Hybrid)

eStaffLLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

eStaffLLC is seeking a Senior COBOL Developer for a hybrid assignment in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL mainframe applications while guiding technical directions and architectures. Three on-site days per week are required, with most work conducted independently and with minimal supervision.

The position supports mainframe modernization efforts, leveraging COBOL or Java, and is a W-2 engagement with no sponsorship or C2C options available.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience assessing business requirements, designing technology solutions and architectures.
• Required skills: COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and Microsoft Teams.
• Preferred skills: REXX, XPEDITER, SVN, and SQR (Hyperion).
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of mainstream technologies and architecture, including open standards, databases, and integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain COBOL applications on the mainframe.
• Assess business requirements and design technical solutions and architectures.
• Provide technical guidance to team members, including training materials and presentations.
• Anticipate and resolve technical, operational, and process issues in a timely manner.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

CICS

Microsoft Teams

REXX

XPEDITER

SVN

SQR

Tools

Java

Job description

eStaffLLC is seeking a Senior COBOL Developer for a hybrid assignment in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL mainframe applications while guiding technical directions and architectures. Three on-site days per week are required, with most work conducted independently and with minimal supervision.

The position supports mainframe modernization efforts, leveraging COBOL or Java, and is a W-2 engagement with no sponsorship or C2C options available.