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Hire Pre-Vetted Mainframe Developers From Latin America

Hire mainframe developers from Latam to maintain legacy systems, optimize COBOL logic and support data flow.

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Mainframe Developers for hire

Every Mainframe Developer in our roster has been individually screened for technical depth, English fluency, and real project experience. You will find specialists across different sub-disciplines and seniority levels, all based in Latin America, working in US time zones, and available for full-time dedicated roles.

COBOL & Legacy Application Developer

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Thiago Figueroa

Brazil
Salary $49k
Up to $50k
COBOL Program Development & Maintenance | Artifact Management | Code Signing | Release Notes Automation | DB2 & IMS Database Access

Tools

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Mainframe Integration & API Bridge Engineer

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Luis Bautista

Chile
Salary $50k
Up to $52k
Mainframe-to-Modern API Exposure | REST API Wrapper for COBOL Services | Code Signing | z/OS & Distributed System Interoperability | Data Format Transformation & ETL Bridges

Tools

IBM MQ GitLab CI Jenkins Artifactory Micro Focus REST/SOAP

Mainframe Performance & Batch Optimization Engineer

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Martin Gomez

Colombia
Salary $49k
Up to $50k
Batch Window Optimization & Scheduling | Artifact Management | Sort Utility & I/O Optimization | SMF Data Analysis & Reporting | Abend Diagnosis & Recovery Procedures

Tools

IBM RMF GitLab CI Jenkins Artifactory GitVersion Zowe

Mainframe Modernization Engineer

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Leonardo Campos

Colombia
Salary $52k
Up to $56k
Legacy Code Refactoring & Assessment | COBOL-to-Cloud Migration Strategy | Code Signing | Release Notes Automation | Test Automation for Mainframe Applications

Tools

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Mainframe Security & Compliance Engineer

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Vanessa Carrillo

Guatemala
Salary $54k
Up to $60k
RACF & ACF2 Access Control Management | Audit Trail & SMF Log Analysis | Code Signing | Release Notes Automation | Vulnerability Assessment & Patch Management

Tools

RACF GitLab CI Jenkins Artifactory GitVersion Zowe

Why Hire Mainframe Developers From Latin America?

Latin America is a valuable source of skilled mainframe developers familiar with maintaining and modernizing critical business infrastructure.

These developers specialize in COBOL programming, legacy system maintenance, and data processing. They excel in handling batch jobs and optimizing system integration to ensure smooth communication across platforms.

Their expertise is instrumental in supporting their operations.

Proximity to North America offers compatibility in work hours, facilitating effective collaboration and fast solutions during development cycles.

Latin American mainframe back-end developers are known for their technical depth and professional dedication, making them an excellent choice for businesses managing complex mainframe systems.

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Responsibilities Of Mainframe Developers In SaaS Companies

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Legacy System Integration

Designs and maintains integrations between mainframe systems and modern SaaS backends, enabling secure data exchange, transactional consistency, and reliable interoperability supporting business-critical workloads without disrupting core legacy operations.

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Transaction Processing Logic

Implements transaction processing logic using mainframe languages and frameworks, ensuring accuracy, concurrency control, and fault tolerance for high-volume operations supporting SaaS services relying on legacy systems.

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Data Access and Batch Processing

Develops batch jobs, data access routines, and scheduling logic to process large datasets efficiently, supporting reporting, synchronization, and downstream SaaS workflows with predictable execution windows.

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Modernization Support

Supports modernization initiatives by refactoring interfaces, exposing services, and adapting mainframe capabilities to integrate with SaaS architectures while preserving stability, performance, and compliance requirements.

Our Candidates Are Experienced Mainframe Developers

LatamCent candidates are skillful professionals with excellent English proficiency and impressive work experience.

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Junior Developer

With 1-2 years of experience, these developers help debug COBOL code, run batch jobs, and help with small-scale system updates.

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Mid-Level Developer

With 3-5 years of experience, they take on roles in designing system integration solutions, optimizing legacy systems, and ensuring efficient data processing across mainframe environments.

Mid-Level Engineer with team

Senior Developer

With over 6 years of experience, they lead large-scale projects, modernize legacy infrastructures, and manage end-to-end mainframe processes while ensuring system stability.

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Technical Lead

With 8+ years of experience, they oversee projects, mentor development teams, and design strategies to maintain and improve complex mainframe systems.

Engineering Director

Cost Savings: Hire Mainframe Developers In Latam Vs. USA

Hiring Mainframe Back-End Developers from Latin America is a cost-effective solution for companies managing complex legacy systems. These professionals are adept at maintaining and upgrading mainframes while streamlining data processing and batch operations, saving time and resources in the long run.

Their aligned time zones with North American businesses ensure quick resolutions and smooth collaborations.

Developers in this region have experience working with established tools and frameworks vital for maintaining mainframe environments, and helping businesses stay secure and efficient.

Choosing Latin American Mainframe back-end developers enables businesses to leverage specialized talent without exceeding budgets. This delivers robust legacy system support with a focus on reliability and performance.

Salary Comparison for Mainframe Developers

This is an average based on the top 50% of salaries in the region. Top 10% earners usually have higher rates.

US Salary
LatAm Salary
Savings
140K
US Salary
40K
Latam Salary
100K
Savings

Our Process To Recruit & Hire Mainframe Developers In 21 Days In Latam Vs. USA

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Kickoff & Search

Sign the agreement, pay the retainer, and your recruitment begins. Our Talent Partners dive into the market to headhunt 1,100–1,700 qualified back-end developer candidates who meet your job requirements and timezone preferences.

Screening & Evaluation

Our Talent Partners will thoroughly vet candidates through English language tests, personality assessments, and tech capability checks. We conduct interviews to evaluate past work, communication skills, and set expectations.

Selection & Onboarding

You'll assess the top candidates and decide who's right for your team. Once selected, we handle reference checks, legal agreements, and onboarding to payroll. Your new back-end developer is now ready to contribute and integrated into your team.

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