Entry Level Mainframe Programmer Jobs

New grad mainframe programmer jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to a field where strong internship work or a hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like CVS Health, Broadcom, and CBTS hiring at this level now.

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Top stateTexas
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityPlano, TX
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Broadcom
Support Engineer - Mainframe
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Broadcom
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Support Engineer - Mainframe
Broadcom
Lisle, Illinois
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Project Management
$59k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Mainframe Developer
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Mainframe Developer
ADMIN TRIALS AND HEARINGS
Manhattan, New York
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$115k - $135k/yr
Master's degree

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CVS Health
Senior Software Development Engineer Mainframe COBOL CICS
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Senior Software Development Engineer Mainframe COBOL CICS
CVS Health
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$93k - $222k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Senior Software Development Engineer Mainframe COBOL CICS
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CVS Health
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Senior Software Development Engineer Mainframe COBOL CICS
CVS Health
Scottsdale, Arizona
Customer Support
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$93k - $222k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Senior Software Development Engineer Mainframe COBOL CICS
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Senior Software Development Engineer Mainframe COBOL CICS
CVS Health
Tampa, Florida
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$93k - $222k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Entry Level Mainframe Programmer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health7
  • Broadcom
    Broadcom2
  • CBTS
    CBTS1
  • Bank of America
    Bank of America1
  • City of New York
    City of New York1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services8
  • Technology & Software3
  • Electronics & Hardware2
  • Law & Legal Services1
  • Government & Public Sector1

Entry Level Mainframe Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level mainframe programmer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for familiarity with COBOL, JCL, and z/OS fundamentals, which you can build through coursework, IBM's free mainframe training programs, or personal projects. A portfolio that shows you can read and write batch jobs gives you a concrete edge. Internship experience in mainframe environments is a strong differentiator, but many employers will hire candidates who can demonstrate the basics and show a willingness to learn on the job.

Which companies hire entry level mainframe programmers?

Companies hiring entry level mainframe programmers right now include CVS Health, Broadcom, and CBTS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises in banking, insurance, and government contracting, where legacy mainframe systems are still central to daily operations and teams need junior talent to train and grow into long-term roles.

Are there remote entry level mainframe programmer jobs?

Yes, though most entry level mainframe roles lean on-site given the hands-on training they involve. About 20% of entry level mainframe programmer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so options exist if flexibility matters to you. Remote roles at this level often require you to have some prior exposure to mainframe environments, since on-site mentorship is more limited.

Are these new grad mainframe programmer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mainframe programmer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, lists internship work or academic projects as acceptable credentials, or describes training as part of the role. If you see language like 'entry level,' 'will train,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply,' that is a strong signal the employer is open to candidates just starting out.

Which industries hire the most entry level mainframe programmers?

Entry Level mainframe programmer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors rely on mainframe infrastructure for high-volume transaction processing and data management, which creates ongoing demand for junior programmers who can maintain, extend, and modernize existing systems as experienced mainframe talent retires.