Mainframe is “dead” right?
Cool story. I brought receipts.
In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I walk through a real mainframe developer role I’m recruiting for right now:
– 💵 $102/hour (yes, really)
– 🌎 Remote
– 🧓 “Legacy” tech everyone told you to avoid
If you’ve been told to only chase software engineer
or FAANG roles, you’re probably sleeping on one of the biggest hidden opportunities in tech: mainframe developer and cobol jobs.
Here’s what we cover:
0:00 – Why everyone says “mainframe is dead”
2:04 – The receipts: real job posting, real pay, real demand
5:17 – Why there’s a critical mainframe skills shortage
9:03 – Who is actually a good fit for mainframe work
12:45 – Step‑by‑step roadmap to get into mainframe in 12–18 months
If you’re:
– Stuck in help desk / support and want a real raise
– A bootcamp grad struggling to land interviews
– A mid-career dev who’s tired of hype cycles
…this might be your fastest path to six figures.
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