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Why Mainframe Skills Are Still in High Demand in 2026

Ez-Learn Team · 30 Jul 2026

Despite decades of predictions, the mainframe runs the world's banks, airlines and governments — and skilled engineers are scarcer than ever.

The mainframe processes the majority of the world's business transactions. Banks, insurers, airlines and governments continue to rely on z/OS for workloads that demand security, throughput and reliability.

A widening skills gap

As experienced professionals retire, organisations face a shortage of engineers who understand COBOL, JCL, DB2 and CICS. This is exactly why certified, job-ready training pays off.

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