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Cobol Mainframe Developer

MindlanceMinneapolis, MN🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in COBOL mainframe development within a reputable company, with potential for extension and growth. If you possess strong debugging and problem-solving skills and enjoy working with complex, long-standing applications, you'll thrive here. Apply now to leverage your skills and contribute to critical enterprise systems!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
COBOL

Job Description

Only W2 (NO C2C/1099)

Job title: COBOL Mainframe Developer – Enterprise Deposits / Data Distributor

Contract: 12 months (possible extension/conversion)

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid working model – 3 days onsite/2 days remote)

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with COBOL development in a mainframe environment.
  • Strong application maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
  • Hands-on experience working with VSAM.
  • Working knowledge of Assembler and the ability to understand and modify legacy Assembler code when required.
  • Experience working with large, complex, and long-standing mainframe applications.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to understand existing code and safely implement enhancements.
  • Strong coding skills with attention to quality and application stability.
  • Ability to learn complex applications and business processes quickly.
  • Strong ability to retain technical and business knowledge shared by senior team members.
  • Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision after training.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with Data Distributor or similar enterprise data distribution applications.
  • Experience with Enterprise Deposits or banking applications.
  • Experience with Share Draft or similar deposit-related applications.
  • Experience with BU Base Entry Platform or similar mainframe applications.
  • Experience with Tosca or other test automation tools.
  • Experience supporting production issues as a development team member.
  • Experience working in environments containing decades-old legacy codebases.

EEO:

 “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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