Mainframe (COBOL) Developer, TX

Mainframe (COBOL) Developer

Location : Plano, TX (100% Onsite – 5 Days / Week)

Employment Type : W2 Candidates Only (No C2C)

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Developer to support a major modernization project transitioning from Mainframe to Java / AWS. This role is focused exclusively on mainframe engineering and microservices design; no Java development is required.

Core Skills : COBOL, IMS, DB2

Strong hands-on experience with COBOL programming

In-depth knowledge of IMS and DB2 database systems

Candidates with expertise in Mainframe Assembler Programming may also be considered

Ability to contribute to the architecture and design of new microservices from a mainframe backend

Experience with batch and real-time transaction processing on mainframe systems

Nice to Have

Familiarity or working knowledge of cloud computing concepts

Exposure to tools such as Ansible , Kubernetes , and Jenkins

Project Overview

This is part of a long-term modernization effort to move legacy systems to a cloud-native microservices architecture. You will be working in tandem with modernization engineers to bridge mainframe functionality into the new Java / AWS environment.

Candidate Profile

Must be local to Plano, TX or willing to relocate

Only open to W2 candidates

Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.