Engineer II (Senior Mainframe Developer)

**Job#: 3025308**

**Job Description:**

Job Title: Engineer II -- Senior Mainframe Developer (COBOL)

Location: Columbus, OH (Preferred) Remote considered

Work Schedule: Monday--Friday, 40hrs

Engagement Type: Contract (Temp)

Pay Rate: $60-65/hour

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an Engineer II (Senior Mainframe Developer) to join our Mainframe Engineering team. This role requires deep technical expertise in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL, along with the ability to operate effectively within complex, enterprise-scale environments.

The ideal candidate will contribute to major project initiatives, collaborate closely with engineering peers, product teams, and business partners, and deliver high-quality, scalable mainframe solutions. This position operates within an Agile delivery model and includes participation in an on-call rotation during business and off-hours.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Design, develop, test, and implement mainframe-based solutions using COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL.

- Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into high-quality technical solutions.

- Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance existing applications in a high-availability mainframe environment.

- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical design, delivery timelines, and project goals.

- Provide production support, including participation in on-call rotations during and outside standard business hours.

**Required Skills & Experience**

- 7+ years of hands-on mainframe development experience, including:

- COBOL

- DB2

- CICS

- JCL

- Strong understanding of Agile / SDLC methodologies.

- Proven ability to analyze complex problems and deliver effective solutions.

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Demonstrated experience working within large-scale, enterprise mainframe systems

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications**

- Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud environments.

- Experience working in both team-driven and individual contributor roles.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow documented processes and technical instructions.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click*