Updating results…
22 Contract jobs sorted by:
Date Posted
Date Posted
Rate
Updating results…
22 Contract jobs
Mainframe Developer - COBOL/Natural/Adabas
Posted 7 days ago by Innosoft Corporation
Project OverviewBuild a new pooled-account structure inside a running z/OS core, without disturbing the balances already...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Columbia, South Carolina
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign Up
Stay Updated on Contract Jobs
Never miss another opportunity with our email alerts.
Save your searches to be notified as soon as new jobs are added.
W2/1099 Candidates only: MF Developer (Z/OS/Cobol/NaturalOne/Adabas/JCL/VSAM/Fin...
Posted 1 week ago by Beechwood Computing Ltd
Required Skills5+ years of Enterprise COBOL development experience in a z/OS environment5+ Years of Experience with Natu...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign Up
Senior Mainframe Developer - Enterprise COBOL, NaturalOne & Financial Systems -...
Posted 1 week ago by Chandra Technologies, Inc.
Job Description***Only W2 resumes are acceptedWork Location: 100% Remote Candidate location: No SC residency required. C...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Mainframe COBOL Developer (Polish Speaking)
Posted 1 week ago by Whitehall Resources
Mainframe COBOL Developer (Polish Speaking)Whitehall Resources currently require an Mainframe COBOL Developer (Polish Sp...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid-remote in Warsaw, Masovia
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign Up
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign Up
Senior Mainframe Developer – COBOL / NaturalOne / ADABAS
Posted 1 week ago by Symbioun Technologies, Inc
We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level to Senior-Level Mainframe Developer to support enhancements to an existing enterprise...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign Up
Senior SME / Solution Architect CA VISION to COBOL Migration (Onshore USA)
Posted 1 week ago by Logging-In
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior SME / Solution Architect with strong CA VISION and IBM z/OS mainframe expertise t...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign Up
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign Up
Mainframe Developer (COBOL, Natural, JCL, ADABAS, DB2) - REMOTE
Posted 2 weeks ago by Chandra Technologies, Inc.
Job Description***Crop to Crop resumes are acceptedThe Mainframe Developer will design, develop, test, and support enhan...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
COBOL Contract Rates in Cambridge: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£709/day
+5.0%
Interquartile Range
£525/day – £893/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
50% Outside IR35
0% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Procurement of independent COBOL specialists within the wider Cambridge district remains closely linked to strategic regional development programmes, enabling local project teams to achieve critical release milestones. Remuneration benchmarks across active Cambridge engagements reflect an established median day rate of £709/day, delivering a +5.0% differential against broader national averages. Interquartile rate analytics define a localised range from £525/day to £893/day. 50% of active postings are structured outside IR35 legislation. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £709/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £525/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £893/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 50% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 0% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 50% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | IT (100%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | N/A | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | a South East rate uplift | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
A COBOL contract based in Cambridge is still assessed on facts, not postcode. Status paperwork should reflect Cambridge attendance, hybrid days, and substitution. Inside IR35 COBOL pay in Cambridge is usually umbrella or PAYE, while an outside SDS lets the Cambridge contractor invoice through a limited company. Advertised Cambridge rates follow a South East rate uplift, so city uplifts do not imply an outside finding. Travel between home and a Cambridge office is rarely a substitute right. Check Cambridge on-site expectations for this COBOL before you treat the SDS as settled.
Sort By
Saved Searches
No saved searches yet
Filters
IR35 Status
Working Arrangements
Industry
Sector
Country
Seniority Level
Posted By
Contract Rate
Date Posted
IR35 Status
Working Arrangements
Industry
Sector
Posted By
Country
Seniority Level
Date Posted
Contract Rate
£
—
£