COBOL Mainframe Application Developer

We are looking for a very experienced COBOL Mainframe Developer with Application Architecture knowledge to join our Application Managed Services team. In this role, you will collaborate directly with a state agency to maintain and enhance its online Unemployment software and modernize its Disability Insurance software.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe technologies and experience in designing, developing and maintaining COBOL applications integrating with front-end server-based applications. Experience in collaborating with state agencies on software projects is preferred, as well as prior experience with projects focusing on mainframe application modernization. This role will involve analyzing requirements, analyzing inter-application dependencies, architectural design of solutions, and implementing code while ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Job Description

As a COBOL Mainframe Application Developer, you will work directly with the Department of Labor client personnel as a consultant to support development on their existing Unemployment and Disability Insurance software system. You will create and use programming specs to build assigned components, ensuring these components are properly documented, unit tested, and ready for integration. You will fix defects found during pre- and post-production and provide work estimates for development tasks. You will analyze the dependencies between mainframe applications, design and implement remediations for mainframe applications being sunset.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze architectural requirements and advise client on design
• Analyze interdependence between mainframe applications
• Analyze, design, develop, test and deploy code on a mainframe platform (z/OS) based upon user specifications.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications and programming solutions.
• Provide technical assistance in solving software problems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all development processes, including specifications, design, and user guides.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in mainframe development.
• Ensure proper change management for all requested changes, fixes and enhancements to production applications.
• 24 X 7 on-call support rotation is required.
• Night and weekend Production/QA Support.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the change to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Job Qualifications

You excel in your field and have the experience to back it up. Just as importantly, you have a growth mindset, actively pursuing your personal and professional development. You prioritize customer success and are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for Visa sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Most important skills:

• Application architecture skills
• IMS DB and DB2 - extensive experience required programming with these

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work/practical experience).
• At least 12 years of COBOL programming; proficiency in COBOL programming in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment.
• Expertise in Job Control Language (JCL).
• Experience in mainframe technologies, including IMS DB, CA7, DB2/SQL, JCL, MQ, VSAM, CICS, TSO, FTP.
• Production Support experience including break-fix support and permanent fixes in production.
• Development lifecycle experience, from Developing to System Test to UAT to Production.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• InterTest, Expediter debug tools, ServiceNow, Librarian source management, AWS Transform, GitHub Copilot, public sector experience.
• CA7 - extensive experience required working with scheduler.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is -
$115,080 to $218,520 based on a full-time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California (San Francisco Bay Area): $138,120 to $262,320

California (All Other): $126,600 to $240,480

Colorado: $115,080 to $218,520

Massachusetts: $115,080 to $240,480

New York City: $138,120 to $262,320

Washington: $126,600 to $240,480

Washington DC: $126,600 to $240,480

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Gambrills, MD, Waltham, MA, Selma, AL, Williamsport, PA, Sebring, FL, Gunnison, CO

Job ID: Kyndryl-R-61371

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-19T18:53:23