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About Backbone Jobs

We connect companies maintaining mission critical systems with the experts who keep them running.

Why we exist

The world largely still runs on proven technologies — from banking and aviation to government and manufacturing. But while those systems keep the world moving, finding people who can maintain and/or modernize them has become harder than ever.

Backbone Jobs was created to bridge that gap. We believe these technologies deserve the same respect and visibility as any newer technologies — and that the people who keep these systems running deserve great jobs, fair pay, and recognition.

Skip the noise

Most job boards are noisy, shallow, and built for volume. We’re built for signal, substance, and stewardship.

For job seekers

If you’ve ever worked with Mainframes, COBOL, Assembly, PowerBuilder, C, RPG, or other technologies devloped and first implemented in this era, your skills are part of the modernworld’s foundation.

  • High-signal opportunities.

    Fewer irrelevant job listings, more companies specifically looking for your skills.

  • Understand your value.

    Gain insights into how your skills are valued in the market. Don't undersell yourself.

  • Career longevity.

    Backbone Jobs highlight companies actively maintaining, modernizing, or revitalizing technologies you already know — stable and well-paying roles.

  • First to know.

    Be the first to know about new roles and companies hiring for your skills.

For companies

Find the right people where they're looking. Backbone Jobs gives you a direct line to top global talent.

  • Targeted reach.

    Post once, reach people who already have the rare skills you need. No fishing in the wrong pond.

  • Lower cost per hire.

    Fewer unqualified applicants = less wasted time and money.

  • Brand credibility.

    Being on Backbone Jobs shows you understand your own niche and respect the community around it.

  • Bridge to modernization.

    Hire maintainers and modernizers: people who can both preserve and evolve.

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Organizations actively hiring

National government agencies and major corporations rely on legacy technology to keep the world running.

Help us help you!

Hey, I’m Emil 👋🏼 founder of Backbone Jobs. It’s early days for the site, but the goal is simple: make it easier for people in with experise in proven technologies to find work, connect, and be seen. Please help me shape it.

Ways you can help:

  • Sign up. Even if you’re not job hunting, every signup shows real demand and helps me bring more jobs onto the platform. Know people, companies, or organizations that should be here? Send them my way.
  • Share feedback. What works, what doesn’t? What’s wrong or strange? (Help correct things — I’m still learning)
  • What else? What can we add to further help you in your career? Warm intros, market research, blog posts, events, salary data, directories, resume reviews?
  • Hiring? Post jobs now while it’s still free 😉