The “Dead” Tech Skill Paying $102/Hour (Mainframe Careers EXPLAINED)

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.   🔔 Subscribe for more high-ROI tech career plays: Chris Schwenk | Tech Jobber Podcast 📌 To Access All My Resume/Linkedin/Interview Prep Templates: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.