Mainframe Developer

Post Date

Oct 31, 2025

Location

Austin,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

78758
US
Dec 30, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

MIC-26f21505-5548-4573-be00-564382da25c3

Pay Rate

$52 - $65 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Seeking a Mainframe Developer, with 7+ years of mainframe development experience, to implement and test changesto mission critical COBOL/DB2 applications. The role works in an Agile/Scrum team, collaborates with internal teams, and uses JIRA/Confluence for work tracking and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement code changes to COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL, and DB2 stored procedures.
• Unit test all code changes and additions (COBOL, copybooks, JCL, DB2 SPs).
• Support QA during integration and regression testing; reproduce and help diagnose defects.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups.
• Coordinate with Schwab internal teams to validate dependencies and integrations.
• Work with external vendors where necessary to test and validate dependencies.
• Document changes and testing results in Confluence; manage tasks and defects in JIRA.

$55/hr - $65/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of experience as a Mainframe Developer
• Strong COBOL development experience.
• Practical knowledge of DB2 (including stored procedures).
• JCL and z/OS/MVS operational experience.
• Experience performing unit testing for mainframe artifacts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and participation in team ceremonies.
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence for work management and documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross team interactions.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with ChangeMan or other mainframe change/release tools.
• Familiarity with VSAM, IMS, or other mainframe databases.
• Exposure to mainframe debugging and performance tools.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.