Senior Mainframe Developer Jobs in Maryland
Senior Mainframe Developer jobs in Maryland are open across Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville and other Maryland metros, with employers like Johns Hopkins University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and T. Rowe Price hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior .NET Developer
Location: Columbia, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior .NET Developer for the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications and distributed systems. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong expertise in .NET, AWS, APIs, DevOps, enterprise integrations, and scalable application architecture. The ideal candidate will work closely with architects, clients, and engineering teams to deliver secure, high-quality enterprise solutions in fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform the design, development, enhancement, and support of enterprise-grade .NET applications
- Collaborate with architects, business analysts, clients, and engineering teams on solution design and implementation
- Perform technical discussions, architecture reviews, and client-facing workshops
- Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications using modern .NET technologies
- Develop RESTful APIs, backend services, distributed applications, and enterprise integrations
- Build and support batch processing jobs, automation workflows, and backend services
- Provide technical expertise, code reviews, mentoring, and development guidance
- Refactor and optimize applications following enterprise architecture standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support performance tuning activities
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps automation, deployment strategies, and release management
- Work closely with cloud and infrastructure teams within AWS environments
- Support database design, optimization, migration, and integration activities
- Develop technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational runbooks
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 10–15 years of hands-on experience in enterprise .NET application development
- Proven experience as a Senior Lead Developer
- Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience collaborating with enterprise architects and cross-functional teams
Technical Skills
Strong expertise with:
- C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, .NET-Framework, .NET Core, .NET 6+
- REST APIs, Web-Services, gRPC
- Entity Framework / EF Core
- Angular and/or React
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- LINQ, Windows Services, PowerShell scripting
Strong understanding of:
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- SOLID principles and design patterns
- Secure coding practices
- Scalable and distributed system architecture
Hands-on experience with:
- Microservices architecture
- API integrations
- Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
- DevOps automation
- Docker and Kubernetes/container orchestration platforms
Database experience with:
- Microsoft SQL Server and DB2
- Stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Data migration and integration
Additional experience with:
- Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging technologies
- Enterprise production support and troubleshooting
- Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Cloud Experience
Experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, cloud deployments, and monitoring.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives
- Experience in regulated environments such as government, healthcare, financial services, or large enterprises
- Exposure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Experience contributing to enterprise architecture and solution planning discussions
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Senior Mainframe Developer Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Johns Hopkins University69

- Thermo Fisher Scientific38

- T. Rowe Price26

- GEICO19

- The Johns Hopkins University16

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services121
- Education109
- Technology & Software70
- Healthcare & Medical Services60
- Accounting & Auditing56
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior mainframe developer jobs across Maryland.
- Five or more years of COBOL or PL/I development on IBM z/OS mainframe environments
- Proficiency with JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and batch job scheduling tools such as CA-7 or TWS
- Experience with IBM Rational Developer for z Systems or similar mainframe IDEs
- Ability to analyze, debug, and optimize large-scale legacy batch and online transaction systems
- Familiarity with mainframe security frameworks including RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline
Senior Mainframe Developer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior mainframe developer jobs are there in Maryland?
There are 705+ senior mainframe developer openings in Maryland on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville. New positions post regularly as employers across Maryland hire.
How much do senior mainframe developers make in Maryland?
Senior mainframe developers in Maryland earn a median of about $138,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,690 for the lowest 10% to over $222,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Maryland cities have the most senior mainframe developer jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville have the most senior mainframe developer openings in Maryland right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior mainframe developers in Maryland?
Employers hiring senior mainframe developers in Maryland include Johns Hopkins University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and T. Rowe Price, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior mainframe developer jobs in Maryland?
Yes. About 34% of senior mainframe developer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Maryland metros.
How do I apply for senior mainframe developer jobs in Maryland?
You can apply to senior mainframe developer jobs in Maryland directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Maryland location, then apply to each one that fits.
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