Cobol Developer
$52.75 - $71.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location: Quincy, MA Duration: 1+ years Interview Process: Phone or Personal Interview (ideally personal interview) -> Hire Description: Position Description: Looking for a strong ...
$52.75 - $71.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location: Quincy, MA Duration: 1+ years Interview Process: Phone or Personal Interview (ideally personal interview) -> Hire Description: Position Description: Looking for a strong ...
$52.75 - $71.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location: Quincy, MA Duration: 1+ years Interview Process: Phone or Personal Interview (ideally personal interview) -> Hire Description: Position Description: Looking for a strong ...
COBOL Developer/Programmer Location: St. Paul, MN Duration: 12+ Months Client: Direct Client Required Skills: * B.S. or B.A. degree (4 year) with 4 years' experience as a COBOL Developer/Programmer ...
COBOL Developer/Programmer Location: St. Paul, MN Duration: 12+ Months Client: Direct Client Required Skills: * B.S. or B.A. degree (4 year) with 4 years' experience as a COBOL Developer/Programmer ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location : Atlanta GA Onsite (Local Only) Duration : Long term contract Looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location : Atlanta GA Onsite (Local Only) Duration : Long term contract Looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location : Atlanta, GA Onsite Duration : 7 Months The Client is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location : Atlanta, GA Onsite Duration : 7 Months The Client is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business ...
Urbana, MO · On-site
$48.50 - $65.50/hr
Role OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned COBOL Developer to join our team supporting legacy mainframe systems. Youll be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing COBOL-based applications ...
Urbana, MO · On-site
$48.50 - $65.50/hr
Role OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned COBOL Developer to join our team supporting legacy mainframe systems. Youll be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing COBOL-based applications ...
Woodlawn, MD · On-site
$52.25 - $70.75/hr
COBOL Developer We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers to support a large federal technology modernization effort. This role will focus on maintaining, enhancing, testing, and modernizing ...
Woodlawn, MD · On-site
$52.25 - $70.75/hr
COBOL Developer We are seeking experienced COBOL Developers to support a large federal technology modernization effort. This role will focus on maintaining, enhancing, testing, and modernizing ...
Albany, NY · On-site
$65/hr
Mainframe COBOL Programmer (Roles 2, 3, 4) Client: State of New York Location: Albany, NY (Onsite Only) Visa: All visas accepted, including H1B transfers Role 2: Mainframe COBOL Programmer Rate: $50 ...
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Albany, NY · On-site
$65/hr
Mainframe COBOL Programmer (Roles 2, 3, 4) Client: State of New York Location: Albany, NY (Onsite Only) Visa: All visas accepted, including H1B transfers Role 2: Mainframe COBOL Programmer Rate: $50 ...
Albany, NY · On-site
$50 - $67.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location: Albany, NY(Hybrid) Job Type: Contract W2 Top Skills - Must Haves Cobol Mainframe Top Skills' Details PRD-20250723-435 Due 8.8 1. Level III- More than seven (7) years of ...
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Albany, NY · On-site
$50 - $67.50/hr
Cobol Developer Location: Albany, NY(Hybrid) Job Type: Contract W2 Top Skills - Must Haves Cobol Mainframe Top Skills' Details PRD-20250723-435 Due 8.8 1. Level III- More than seven (7) years of ...
TN · Remote
$53.50 - $55/hr
COBOL Developer (834 Enrollment Files) - Remote Pay: $53.90/hour (W2 only) Location: 100% Remote - Open to candidates from approved states About the Role Seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with ...
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TN · Remote
$53.50 - $55/hr
COBOL Developer (834 Enrollment Files) - Remote Pay: $53.90/hour (W2 only) Location: 100% Remote - Open to candidates from approved states About the Role Seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Job Title: Cobol Developer Job Location: Atlanta, GA 30303 Contract Duration:03 months with possibility of contract extension Interview: Onsite Only Local Candidates are only preferred Skills ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Job Title: Cobol Developer Job Location: Atlanta, GA 30303 Contract Duration:03 months with possibility of contract extension Interview: Onsite Only Local Candidates are only preferred Skills ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$49 - $66.25/hr
COBOL Developer Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Type: Contract (W2/C2C) Job Overview: We are seeking a seasoned COBOL Developer with 6+ years of experience in mainframe ...
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Des Moines, IA · On-site
$49 - $66.25/hr
COBOL Developer Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Type: Contract (W2/C2C) Job Overview: We are seeking a seasoned COBOL Developer with 6+ years of experience in mainframe ...
Concord, NH · On-site
Reverse engineer COBOL programs providing input for a Java conversion team with program flow from existing application code and support documentation * Unit and integration testing
Concord, NH · On-site
Reverse engineer COBOL programs providing input for a Java conversion team with program flow from existing application code and support documentation * Unit and integration testing
Irvine, CA · On-site
$54 - $73/hr
Overview: NetCobol / Microfocus Cobol Developer Location: Irvine, CA - Onsite (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!) Type: Contract Key Skills Required: * NetCobol or Microfocus Cobol Development * JCL (Job ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$54 - $73/hr
Overview: NetCobol / Microfocus Cobol Developer Location: Irvine, CA - Onsite (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!) Type: Contract Key Skills Required: * NetCobol or Microfocus Cobol Development * JCL (Job ...
Description Slabe Machine is looking for a COBOL Programmer to edit and write code using the COBOL Programming language. We are using Hardware HPE 3000 Series 947LX. Key Responsibilities
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Description Slabe Machine is looking for a COBOL Programmer to edit and write code using the COBOL Programming language. We are using Hardware HPE 3000 Series 947LX. Key Responsibilities
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
GA DOL - Cobol Developer (797731 Local Atlanta GA In Person Only **Onsite REQUIRED** GDOL is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
GA DOL - Cobol Developer (797731 Local Atlanta GA In Person Only **Onsite REQUIRED** GDOL is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating ...
Albany, NY · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field. * 84 months experience COBOL programming experience. * 60 ...
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Albany, NY · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field. * 84 months experience COBOL programming experience. * 60 ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Role: Lead Cobol Developer Location: Irving, TX / Atlanta, GA - Fulltime Position Technical Leads - COBOL Must-Have * Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Role: Lead Cobol Developer Location: Irving, TX / Atlanta, GA - Fulltime Position Technical Leads - COBOL Must-Have * Proficiency in COBOL programming (COBOL-85, COBOL II, or later versions)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Title: COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer Location : Atlanta, GA Duration: 07 Months Short Description - Need Cobol developers with JCL and DB2 hands on experience Required Experience/Skills:
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$48.25 - $65.50/hr
Title: COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer Location : Atlanta, GA Duration: 07 Months Short Description - Need Cobol developers with JCL and DB2 hands on experience Required Experience/Skills:
Albany, NY · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field. * 84 months experience COBOL programming experience. * 60 ...
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Albany, NY · Remote
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field. * 84 months experience COBOL programming experience. * 60 ...
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
$55.50 - $75/hr
Cobol Developer Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Position Type: Contract Candidate Preference: NY/NJ local candidates preferred Work Schedule: Hybrid (3days onsite and 2 days remote) : Cobol ...
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
$55.50 - $75/hr
Cobol Developer Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Position Type: Contract Candidate Preference: NY/NJ local candidates preferred Work Schedule: Hybrid (3days onsite and 2 days remote) : Cobol ...
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A Cobol Engineer is a software developer who specializes in working with COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), a programming language widely used in legacy financial, banking, and government systems. They are responsible for maintaining, enhancing, debugging, and modernizing COBOL applications to ensure they remain functional and efficient. Cobol Engineers often work with mainframe systems, databases, and batch processing jobs. Their role may also involve migrating legacy code to newer technologies or integrating COBOL applications with modern software solutions.
To thrive as a Cobol Engineer, you need strong proficiency in COBOL programming, understanding of mainframe systems, and a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, JCL (Job Control Language), and experience with databases such as DB2 are commonly required, and certifications in mainframe technologies can be advantageous. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting legacy applications critical to many large organizations’ operations.
As a Cobol Engineer, your typical day involves writing, updating, and debugging COBOL code to maintain or enhance legacy mainframe applications. You may collaborate closely with business analysts and QA teams to gather requirements, test new features, or resolve production issues. Regular responsibilities also include reviewing code for compliance with company standards, documenting changes, and participating in code reviews. This role frequently requires quickly troubleshooting issues under tight deadlines, so adaptability and problem-solving are vital.

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Role: Cobol Developer
Location: Quincy, MA
Duration: 1+ years
Interview Process: Phone or Personal Interview (ideally personal interview) -> Hire
Description:
Position Description:
Looking for a strong Cobol Developer to work on maintaining and enhancing existing mainframe applications with a large government environment. This is a long term position and in the coming years there will be new projects that also allow for new development work.
Must haves:
IDMS experience
Cobol programming experience
Experience with JCL, CICS and VSAM
Nice to haves:
Assembler experience
Thanks!
IDMS experience
Cobol programming experience
Experience with JCL, CICS and VSAM
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