Mainframe Developer

Company: CGI
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

U.S. - Technology as a force for good By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies – Learn more . Position Description: CGI is seeking a driven and experienced Mainframe Developer to join our team supporting enterprise clients in Salt Lake City, UT. In this career opportunity, you will work as a full-time consultant delivering solutions that address complex business and technical challenges across large-scale systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the ongoing stability, enhancement, and modernization of mission-critical applications. This position is located onsite at the client site in Salt Lake City, UT. You will play a key role in supporting and evolving core mainframe systems while partnering with distributed teams in a fast-paced environment. Your future duties and responsibilities: How you'll make an impact • Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to design and deliver scalable solutions • Analyze requirements and recommend technical approaches aligned to business objectives • Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM • Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to secure coding and development standards • Create and maintain technical documentation, including user guides and operational procedures • Support application maintenance, enhancements, and production stability across multiple systems • Provide on-call support and troubleshoot production issues • Coordinate activities and deliverables with offshore development teams • Serve as a subject matter expert for supported applications across multiple initiatives • Manage application releases, support audits, and resolve user-reported issues • Mentor junior developers and provide knowledge transfer across the team • Debug and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner Required qualifications to be successful in this role: What you'll bring • 5 years of experience supporting and maintaining mainframe applications • Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM • Experience working in large, distributed teams supporting multiple applications • Experience collaborating with offshore teams in a global delivery model • Familiarity with mainframe debugging tools and troubleshooting techniques • Knowledge of software development lifecycle and maintenance processes • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and exercise good judgment • Experience documenting systems, processes, and technical solutions • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field Desired qualifications • Experience with Assembler and EZtrieve • Experience with Endevor or similar source control tools • Prior experience in enterprise or consulting environments Other Information: CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $100,800.00 - $176,300.00. CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs LI-RS2 Skills: COBOL DB2 EZTrieve JCL VSAM What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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