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Customer Service Representative
Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions
Las Vegas, NV
- $18 to $22 USD / hour
Receives, processes, and verifies the accuracy of orders from customers utilizing the company's internal CRM/Axapta mainframe system and customer purchase orders.
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Pega Senior Developer
Leidos
Baltimore, MD
The Digital Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Pega Senior Developer to work in our Baltimore, Maryland office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping…
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Accounts Payable Associate, 24 Hours, 1st Shift, Finance Department
Day Kimball Health
Putnam, CT
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and mainframe system entry.
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Sr. Systems Engineer – Mainframe API Services
U.S. Bank National Association
Saint Paul, MN
U.S. Bank is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer – Mainframe API Services to support highly available mainframe API platforms and modernization initiatives. This role requires hands-on expertise…
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Resident Engineering Design Days
PACCAR INC
Chillicothe, OH
…Inc. product and how it is used - Moderate knowledge of CICS/Mainframe or comparable software - Moderate knowledge of Pro/ENGINEER, PCMS, and VOG or comparable software - Moderate knowledge…
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Associate Technical Service Specialist (Cranial and Spinal Technologies)
Medtronic
Lafayette, CO
Provides technical support to users for either PC, server or mainframe applications and hardware.
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Network & Computer Systems Manager
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.
Niceville, FL
Perform daily activities of configuration and operation of business systems which may be mainframe, mini, client/server, or cloud based and optimizes system operation and resource…
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AMI Systems Engineer - Oahu
hawaiianel
Honolulu
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Client Engagement Director- Chicago Illinois preferred, Banking and financial services preferred
Ensono
Remote, United States
- $175,000 to $215,000 USD / year
Experience with managed services, hosting, mainframe, security, and outsourcing
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Banking / SP - Payments Transformation
Infosys
United States
Candidate should have a good knowledge of end-to-end value chain, architecture, and a good understanding of mainframe systems in the payments space.
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Central Intake Coordinator Home Health (On Site - Not Remote)
UnitedHealth Group
Renton, WA
- $18 to $27.72 USD / hour
Data enter Central Intake and branch referrals into the mainframe as needed
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Operating Supervisor STEAM OPS East River Station
CECONY
NY
Information Management: Utilize appropriate mainframe and/or personal computer applications. Maintain the integrity of the systems used through established security practices.
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Mainframe Developer – Data Conversion
Cognizant
Dallas, TX
- $65,447 to $117,000 USD / year
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer – Mainframe to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale mainframe applications supporting critical Cards and Payments platforms. The…
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BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER (TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE III)
State of Illinois
Schaumburg, IL
- $6,371 to $11,067 USD / month
Prefer intermediate skill in utilizing mainframe applications, computer procurement and accounting systems, and personal computer applications, such as Microsoft Office, specifically Excel…
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UNAVAILABLE
Orange County Public Schools
ORLANDO, FL
…this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, CopierPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50…
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Orange County Public Schools
ORLANDO, FL
…this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, CopierPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50…
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Delivery Associate Director - Mainframes
NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
Addison
- $116,175 to $193,625 USD / year
Strong background and expertise with mainframe technologies preferably Vantage, Microfocus, Cobol, CICS, JCL etc.
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Per Diem Intake Assistant
VNS Health
New York, NY
- $19.18 to $23.99 USD / hour
Ability to quickly learn and understand medical terminology required Experience entering data, navigating and retrieving information through a mainframe or similar computer system required
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Architect IV, Applications, UiPath Automation
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
…one application domain, including web, mobile, ERP, and/or mainframe, and having broad understanding of other architecture domains. Some of the unique challenges this position will face…
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
- $19 to $25 USD / hour
Knowledge of specific software programs and/or mainframe/systems skills may be desired by the hiring department. (i.e. Excel, Access, SAP).
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Automation Engineer (Control-z)
TEKsystems
Pittsburgh, PA
- $50 to $55 USD / hour
…improving automation efficiency across Windows, Linux, Unix, Mainframe, and Cloud…
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Mainframe Developer
Deloitte
Philadelphia, PA
…wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Mainframe Developer, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the…
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Principal Test Engineer (SDET)
Navy Federal Credit Union
Vienna, VA
Experience developing scripts to perform comprehensive automated testing on multiple platforms including web based, client server, and mainframe
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Cognizant

Mainframe Developer – Data Conversion

Dallas, TX, United States

$65,447 to $117,000 USD / year

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Pay: $65,447 to $117,000 USD / year
Experience: · 8+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development within large-scale financial or transaction processing environments.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer – Mainframe to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale mainframe applications supporting critical Cards and Payments platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL , with a proven track record of delivering high-performance, resilient financial systems. This role will be responsible for leading the development lifecycle, enhancing transaction processing capabilities, ensuring system stability, and driving continuous improvements within a hybrid work environment.

In this role, you will:

· Lead the design, development, and enhancement of mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL for large-scale financial transaction processing systems.

· Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions that improve transaction accuracy, system performance, and operational efficiency.

· Design and optimize batch and online processing components supporting high-volume Cards and Payments transactions.

· Review and enhance existing application architecture, COBOL programs, DB2 queries, and VSAM file structures to improve maintainability and performance.

· Develop and maintain efficient JCL processes, including job scheduling, recovery mechanisms, error handling, and performance optimization.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dallas, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

· 8+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development within large-scale financial or transaction processing environments.

· Strong expertise in COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL, including performance tuning, batch processing, and database optimization.

· Proven experience supporting Cards and Payments systems, including transaction processing, authorization, clearing, settlement, and dispute management.

· Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills with the ability to provide sustainable solutions for production issues.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 65447 to $ 117000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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