Mainframe Software Developer

Mainframe Software Developer

Cincinnati, OH

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -012026-104994

Date Posted: 01/12/2026

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Description:

**100% On Site in Cincinnati, Ohio **

Large Financial Services Client with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rate: $65-$75/hr W2

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities:

Mainframe Software Engineers have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze the user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints

• Design, develop, and test mainframe-based applications

• Modify and debug existing software, enhancing its performance and functionality

• Ensure software integration with existing systems, hardware, and utilities

• Develop and execute unit test plans to validate that the software meets the specified requirements

• Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with software

• Recommend upgrades and improvements to existing software systems

• Create and maintain technical documentation for software and system design, programming, and testing

• Implement disaster recovery plans and ensure the security of mainframe systems

• Coordinate with other software professionals and developers to fix issues with the software

Responsibilities

• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)

• Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe software

• Write well-designed, testable COBOL code

• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility

• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system

• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures

• Document and maintain software functionality

• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing mainframe systems

• Comply with project plans and industry standards

• Ensure software is updated with the latest features

Experience Requirements:

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• CICS

• COBOL

• JCL

• SAS

• SQL

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

• One or more modern programming languages (Java/Go/Python/Ruby)

• Assembler (Programming Language)

• Github

• IBM IDZ

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Mainframe Software Engineer or similar role

• Experience designing and developing mainframe applications

• Ability to develop software in COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies

• Excellent knowledge of mainframe databases, SQL, and DB2

• Experience with test-driven development

• Proficiency in mainframe software engineering tools

• Ability to document requirements and specifications

Education Requirements:

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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