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Mainframe Developer IV – Lead Role

  • On-site
    • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • $55 - $60 per hour
  • Information Technology

Lead Mainframe Developer IV (Onsite – Cincinnati, OH). Hands-on role with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, modernization projects, and team mentoring in financial banking services.

Job description

For over half a decade, Hudson Manpower has been a trusted partner in delivering specialized talent and technology solutions across IT, Energy, and Engineering industries worldwide. We work closely with startups, mid-sized firms, and Fortune 500 clients to support their digital transformation journeys. Our teams are empowered to bring fresh ideas, shape innovative solutions, and drive meaningful impact for our clients. If you're looking to grow in an environment where your expertise is valued and your voice matters, then Hudson Manpower is the place for you. Join us and collaborate with forward thinking professionals who are passionate about building the future of work.

Job Title: Mainframe Developer IV – Lead Role

Location: Onsite – Cincinnati, OH

Industry: Banking /Financial Services

About the Role:
We are seeking a very senior Mainframe Developer IV to take on a leadership role. This position combines deep technical expertise in mainframe development with the responsibility of mentoring a team, driving modernization initiatives, and ensuring reliable delivery of mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with a proven track record of guiding teams, establishing best practices, and delivering complex mainframe solutions in highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor a team of mainframe developers, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

  • Define development standards, enforce coding best practices, and ensure code quality.

  • Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align mainframe development with strategic initiatives.

Mainframe Development

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 applications.

  • Enhance and modernize legacy systems to meet evolving business needs.

  • Ensure performance, reliability, and compliance of core banking applications.

Technical Strategy & Delivery

  • Guide the adoption of automation, DevOps pipelines, and integration with distributed systems.

  • Support large-scale migrations, performance optimization, and modernization projects.

  • Manage and coordinate complex releases across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

  • Knowledge of cloud integration with mainframe systems.

  • Familiarity with enterprise scheduling tools (Control-M, CA-7, etc.)

Job requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 7 plus years of experience in mainframe application development.

  • Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.

  • Experience in system integration, modernization, and performance tuning.

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and DevOps concepts.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across teams.

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