$117,000 median salary*
7,443 jobs available*
If you like troubleshooting, and learning new technologies this role is for you.
As a Mainframe Developer, you'll create and maintain applications for mainframe systems. Mainframe systems are high-performance computers with large amounts of memory and processors. Mainframes power many financial, banking, and government agency systems. You'll write and test code, perform maintenance on applications, and collaborate with other developers and systems engineers to ensure proper functioning. You'll use tools and coding languages like VS code, JCL, Python, and COBOL and develop a deep understanding of business processes.
* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcastâ„¢ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (1/1/22-12/31/22)
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Common job titles
Mainframe Developer
Mainframe Programmer
Mainframe Programmer/Analyst
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