Senior Mainframe Developer

Job Title: Sr Mainframe Developer

Location: Wilmington, DE 19803

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: $39.56/hr. To $44.31/hr. On W2 | $51.43/hr. to $57.60/hr. on C2C

Domain: Banking & Financial Services

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Strong hands-on coding development experience (10-14 years of experience required)

• High-level expertise in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, and DB2

• Mandatory expertise in CICS Programming, including CICS Screen Programming

• Mandatory experience coding in MQ Series & IMS DB / IMS DC

• Solid understanding of version control systems and building secure, high-quality code

• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear technical communication

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Experience or operational knowledge in building and maintaining new Test regions

• Prior background working within Banking Compliance and Regulatory Platforms

• Experience preparing architecture and design documents for complex financial applications

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an Elite Senior Mainframe Developer with 10 to 14 years of deep technical expertise to join our team onsite in Wilmington, DE. This critical role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance banking applications within a complex financial ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between heavy technical execution and architectural engineering, translating complex business regulations into secure, high-quality code.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, test, and implement robust Mainframe solutions that resolve complex business challenges and enhance operational efficiency

• Prepare comprehensive architecture and design documents for high-volume banking applications while working smoothly within established design constraints

• Write secure, high-quality code in COBOL, CICS, and JCL that runs seamlessly in sync with other highly efficient downstream and upstream subsystems

• Collaborate closely with Product Teams and cross-functional stakeholders to break down complex business and regulatory requirements into concrete technical designs

• Proactively troubleshoot production issues, challenge conventional technical approaches out-of-the-box, and potentially assist in building out new Test regions

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.