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Senior Mainframe Developer (Remote)


Company : Cognizant


Location : Columbus, OH


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Cognizantu2019s Application Development and Maintenance practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Mainframe Developer with 8+ year of experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what weu2019re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what weu2019re doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers. Cognizant Application Development and Maintenance If youu2019re like us, youu2019ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, weu2019re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new valueu2014by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation. Location: Portsmouth, NH (Remote) You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future Roles/Responsibilities: u00b7 Client co-ordination for Mainframe Modernization project work. u00b7 Existing system analysis of various Mainframe LPARu2019s u00b7 Co-ordination with existing team to setup testing environment. u00b7 Analyze and respond to service tickets. u00b7 Design and develop automated solutions for Mainframe Modernization Required Qualifications: + 8+ years of experience u00b7 Understanding of Mainframe Environment and hands on experience in running JCLu2019s u00b7 Hands on experience in handling various files configuration in Mainframe, VSAM, Tapes, Seq files etc. u00b7 Hands on experience in handling DB2 data. Develop DB2 unload load/unload JCLu2019s. u00b7 Debug, configure, develop Cobol Programs. Hands on experience in running Cobol code on Mainframe. u00b7 Writing automated scripts for reducing the manual work for test JCL setup ,Code Analysis, Test data copy, FTP etc. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $ 83,250- $ 106,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s 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 Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.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.