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Mainframe Programmer

Innova Solutions, Inc
Gary, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Mainframe Programmer

Position type: Full-time, contract
Duration:  18 months
Location:  Gary Indiana 46402


About the Role:
We're looking for a Mainframe Programmer who thrives in a dynamic support environment and enjoys solving complex business and technical challenges.

What You'll Bring:
Experience
  • 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe technologies.
  • Ideal for professionals who have built a strong technical foundation and are looking to deepen their expertise in enterprise support environments.
  • This role is best suited for mid-level talent with practical experience rather than highly senior professionals.

Technical Expertise:
  • Solid experience working with Mainframe systems, including day-to-day support and operational activities.
  • Strong working knowledge of COBOL with the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, support, and maintain applications.
  • Experience with DB2 databases, including data analysis, query execution, issue investigation, and production support.
  • Exposure to .NET-supported environments is beneficial; however, this is primarily a support-focused role and not a software development position.
  • Ability to understand business workflows, support critical business processes, and ensure seamless application performance.

Industry Knowledge:
  • Experience within the Manufacturing industry will be a significant advantage.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing operations, process flows, and enterprise systems will help you make an immediate impact.

What You'll Do:
  • Support and maintain business-critical Mainframe applications.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to understand workflows and provide effective system support.
  • Ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of applications and databases that drive core business functions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while helping keep mission-critical operations running smoothly.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.   ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!

Himanshu Kumar

himanshu.kumar@innovasolutions.com

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*:  $50.00 - $57.69 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:
  • Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
  • Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
  • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
  • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
  • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
  • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
  • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100 certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend  and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.  If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.  Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.   Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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