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Posted Apr 23, 2026

Senior Mainframe Developer (Remote)

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%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECognizant’s Application Development and Maintenance practice is seeking%26nbsp;a highly qualified %3Cstrong%3ESenior Mainframe%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeveloper with 8+ year of experience%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;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 we’re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we’re 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.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECognizant Application Development and Maintenance If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value—by 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.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%26nbsp;Portsmouth, NH (Remote)%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E*You must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERoles/Responsibilities:%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EClient co-ordination for Mainframe Modernization project work.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EExisting system analysis of various Mainframe LPAR’s%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3ECo-ordination with existing team to setup testing environment.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EAnalyze and respond to service tickets. %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EDesign and develop automated solutions for Mainframe Modernization%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Qualifications:%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E8+ years of experience%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:-apple-system;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EUnderstanding of Mainframe Environment and hands on experience in running JCL’s%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:-apple-system;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EHands on experience in handling various files configuration in Mainframe, VSAM, Tapes, Seq files etc.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:-apple-system;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EHands on experience in handling DB2 data. Develop DB2 unload load/unload JCL’s.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:-apple-system;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EDebug, configure, develop Cobol Programs. Hands on experience in running Cobol code on Mainframe.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EWriting automated scripts for reducing the manual work for test JCL setup ,Code Analysis, %26nbsp;Test data copy, FTP etc.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary and Other Compensation:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EApplications will be accepted until April 30, 2026.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThe annual salary for this position is between %24 83,250- %24 106,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EBenefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3EMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3EPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E401(k) plan and contributions%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3ELong-term/Short-term Disability%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3EPaid Parental Leave%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3EEmployee Stock Purchase Plan%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EDisclaimer:%26nbsp;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%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EApplicants 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.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
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