Which cities near Chicago, IL have the most job openings?

The 10 cities near Chicago, IL that have the most job openings are: Rockford Naperville Joliet Aurora Milwaukee Elgin South Bend Kenosha Waukegan Cicero

What are the most popular job searches in Chicago, IL?

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Which cities in the United States of America offer the highest salaries for mainframe developer jobs?

The top 10 cities are: Los Angeles, CA ( from $ 104,000 to $ 144,768 year ) Philadelphia, PA ( from $ 109,200 to $ 140,400 year ) Houston, TX ( from $ 111,938 to $ 124,846 year ) Phoenix, AZ ( from $ 71,541 to $ 124,800 year ) Chicago, IL ( from $ 87,571 to $ 114,400 year )

Mainframe developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Cards Mainframe Developer

eTeamChicago, IL

Permanent

Role Name: Cards Mainframe Developer.We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB, VSAM, and Unix Shell Scripting.The ideal candidate will be respon...Show more

Hadoop Developer

Innova SolutionsChicago, Illinois

Full-time

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for.Location: Charlotte, NC /Chicago, IL/ Denver, CO (5 Days Onsite).As a Hadoop Developer , you will:.Spark, streaming, and distributed big-data ...Show more

Software Developer

Maya HTTChicago, United States

Permanent

This position will be supported from a home office; location can be anywhere within the USA.Maya HTT is a world leading software developer and engineering solutions provider focused on CAE, CAD, CA...Show more

Sr Developer - Mainframe (Work From Home)

Health Care Service CorporationIL, Chicago

Remote

Full-time

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success.We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling...Show more

Magento Developer

Swift Pace SolutionsChicago, IL, Illinois, USA

Full-time

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Python Developer

Two95 International Inc.Chicago, IL, US

Full-time

Quick Apply

Experience implementing back-office solutions.Transactions, settlements, anything related to back-office.Experience with real-time applications and solutions.Experience in supporting post-trade pro...Show more

Developer III

K&L GatesChicago

Full-time

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us.Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search fo...Show more

Web Developer

Rise25Chicago, IL, US

Full-time

Quick Apply

We are looking for a great Wordpress and web developer to help our fast-growing company.Your role would be supporting our team and top tier clients by posting content directly to their website for ...Show more

Software Developer

LancesoftChicago, IL, US

Full-time

Quick Apply

We are seeking a Sr Software Engineer with 8+ years of overall experience and a minimum of 3 years experience using Golang to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems.In this role, yo...Show more

Mainframe Systems Engineer (zOS Mainframe Internals, Parallel Sysplex, Hardware & Storage) Remote

Norfolk SouthernChicago, IL, US

Remote

Full-time

Requisition 39683: B4 Mainframe Systems Engineer.A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand.While it is not required, we...Show more

Junior Developer

Stratford DavisChicago, IL, us

Full-time

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Java Developer to join our distributed engineering team.This fully remote role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about building reliable back...Show more

Quantitative Developer

Motion RecruitmentChicago, Illinois, United States

Full-time +1

A company in the financial sector is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their team.In this role, you will use your strong mathematical, statistical, and programming expertise to design, imple...Show more

Hardware Developer

QuantiqChicago, IL, US

Full-time

Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide.Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics, informed by real-...Show more

Mainframe Senior Developer

Northern Trust CorporationChicago, IL

Full-time

AND Principal Responsibilities.The Mainframe Senior Developer is responsible for installing, maintaining, upgrading, and supporting various system software products for TNT's z/OS operating system ...Show more

Mainframe Batch Specialist - Hybrid

TEKsystemsChicago, IL, US

Full-time

Description:* The Cyber Security Operations (CSO) function within Global Information Security is responsible for all aspects of threat intelligence and monitoring, application and network security,...Show more

iOS Developer

Hudson Manpowerchicago, IL, US

Full-time

Seeking a motivated iOS Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications for Apple devices.Must collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow best coding practices.D...Show more

.Net Developer

Fusion Plus Solutions, Inc.Chicago, United States

Full-time

Net developers to contribute to our Commercial Sales Experience (CSE) product initiative.The ideal candidate is proficient in the full software development lifecycle using an Agile framework, enhan...Show more

Cards Mainframe Developer

eTeamChicago, IL

14 days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Role Name: Cards Mainframe Developer
Location: Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB, VSAM, and Unix Shell Scripting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, supporting, and optimizing mainframe applications, building automation scripts, managing backend integration workflows, and ensuring reliability across production and batch systems.

This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve mainframe application issues across development, testing, and production environments
Optimize JCL, COBOL programs, and DB queries to improve system performance and efficiency
Support daily batch processing, ensure job success, and resolve job abends promptly
Develop and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts for automation, batch scheduling, and system integrations
Ensure seamless integration between Unix-based automation and mainframe backend systems
Troubleshoot and enhance existing scripts, improving stability and execution performance
Develop and maintain PL/SQL procedures, functions, packages, and triggers
Perform SQL tuning and optimize database queries for performance
Integrate shell scripts with relational databases (Oracle, DB, MySQL, or similar)
Monitor scheduled jobs, resolve production incidents, and ensure overall batch stability
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes
Enhance performance of scripts, jobs, and database queries through continuous tuning
Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with QA, business, and support teams
Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, support guides, and system documentation
Strong hands-on experience in mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB
Solid expertise in Unix/Linux shell scripting
Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills (procedures, functions, triggers, packages)
Experience integrating shell scripts with relational databases
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of batch processing and automation workflows
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience in banking, cards, or financial services domains
Experience with ticketing tools and production support processes
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices
Knowledge of Python or Java for extended automation or backend integrations
COBOL, PL/I, Assembler
CICS, IMS, and system administration on DB/CICS/IMS
REXX scripting for automation and migration tasks
Strong troubleshooting skills for IBM mainframe product-related issues