Mainframe Developer (Cobol,DB2)
Cognizant · Columbus, GA
$55,350–$82,000from the description
Jul 16, 2026
Columbus, GA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level mainframe development role focused on building and maintaining enterprise applications on IBM z/OS using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IMS. Day-to-day work covers database design and SQL optimization for DB2 and IMS hierarchical structures, integrating application logic with those databases, and diagnosing production issues. The role suits an experienced mainframe developer comfortable working in a hybrid, client-facing environment.
Senior level · Columbus, GA · Full-time
Posted 3 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 1 people in the Columbus, GA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 1–1
Applicant volume Light — Few people clear these requirements, so an application that does clear them gets looked at. Worth applying to even if you miss a nice-to-have.
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
What the occupation pays Median $118,704 (middle half $102,332–$135,424). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (5)
The role blends mainframe application development (COBOL, JCL, CICS) with significant database design and optimization work (DB2 for z/OS, IMS DB), making it a genuine hybrid between Software Developers (15-1252) and Database Administrators (15-1242). Primary day-to-day work leans toward application development, so 15-1252 is the primary code, with 15-1242 as a close runner-up.
This is a hybrid on-site role requiring 3 days per week at a client office in Columbus, Georgia — not fully remote.
No minimum total years of experience is explicitly stated in the posting; seniority is inferred from the 'Senior' title and the depth of expertise described in the requirements.
Agile and DevOps appear only under the 'These will help you stand out' (preferred/nice-to-have) section.
No degree requirement is stated anywhere in the posting.
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