Mid Level Mainframe Programmer Jobs

Mid level mainframe programmer jobs go to programmers ready to own application modules end to end, guide junior teammates, and resolve complex system issues with minimal oversight. 33% of openings are remote or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Law & Legal Services, with employers like NTT DATA, Artech, and Logic hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateNew York
Top employerNTT DATA
Top cityManhattan, NY
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Logic, Inc.
Mainframe Application Programmer Assoc Manager
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Logic, Inc.
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Mainframe Application Programmer Assoc Manager
Logic, Inc.
Morristown, New Jersey
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$68k - $219k/yr
Military encouraged
11-50

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Mainframe Programmer Analyst
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Mainframe Programmer Analyst
FINANCIAL INFO SVCS AGENCY
Manhattan, New York
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$75k - $125k/yr
Associate's degree in communications

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City of New York
Mainframe Programmer Analyst
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City of New York
Added 2w ago
Mainframe Programmer Analyst
City of New York
Manhattan, New York
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$75k - $125k
On-Site
Bachelor's

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NTT DATA
Mainframe Systems Programmer
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NTT DATA
Added 1mo ago
Mainframe Systems Programmer
NTT DATA
Buffalo, New York
Software Engineering
IT Support & Systems Administration
Systems Administration
$107k - $178k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Artech, LLC
Mainframe Programmer (HP Exstream Dialogue)
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Artech, LLC
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Mainframe Programmer (HP Exstream Dialogue)
Artech, LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Business Analysis
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Associate's

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Mid Level Mainframe Programmer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • NTT DATA
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  • Artech
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  • Logic
    Logic1
  • City of New York
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    FINANCIAL INFO SVCS AGENCY1

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  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Manufacturing1
  • Law & Legal Services1
  • Technology & Software1
  • Government & Public Sector1

Mid Level Mainframe Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level mainframe programmer job?

Position your application around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight specific systems you maintained, defects you resolved independently, or projects you led from design through deployment. Employers hiring at this level want evidence that you can work with limited supervision, so emphasize decisions you made, not just instructions you followed. A portfolio of COBOL, JCL, or VSAM work with measurable outcomes strengthens your case significantly.

Which companies hire mid level mainframe programmers?

Companies hiring mid level mainframe programmers right now include NTT DATA, Artech, and Logic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises and government contractors that run mission-critical mainframe environments and need programmers who can take on real ownership without extensive hand-holding.

Are there remote mid level mainframe programmer jobs?

Yes, though on-site positions still exist in industries with strict data security requirements. About 33% of mid level mainframe programmer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so flexibility is available. Filtering your search by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you target the arrangement that fits your situation without sorting through roles that don't match.

How do I move up to a mid level mainframe programmer role?

The shift from entry level to mid level happens when you move from completing assigned tasks to owning outcomes. Focus on deepening one or two technical areas, such as COBOL batch processing or CICS transaction management, until you can troubleshoot and design without guidance. Taking on small projects independently, documenting your solutions, and demonstrating measurable impact on system performance or reliability signals that you are ready for greater responsibility.

Which industries hire the most mid level mainframe programmers?

Mid Level mainframe programmer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors rely on mainframe infrastructure for high-volume transaction processing and long-running legacy systems, which creates sustained demand for programmers who can maintain, optimize, and extend that existing codebase rather than rebuilding from scratch.