Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/IDMS DeveloperTier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
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Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/IDMS DeveloperTier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
New
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/CICS DeveloperTier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/CICS DeveloperTier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/IDMS DeveloperTier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
New
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/IDMS DeveloperTier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
New
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/CICS DeveloperTier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
COBOL/CICS DeveloperTier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$48 - $65/hr
Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$48 - $65/hr
Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Company Description IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Cobol Project ... Lead small to medium size mainframe projects (40%) Supervise 4 mainframe developers (40%) Resolve ...
Company Description IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Cobol Project ... Lead small to medium size mainframe projects (40%) Supervise 4 mainframe developers (40%) Resolve ...
Kansas City, MO · Remote
$55 - $70/hr
Description Our client is seeking a Contract COBOL Developer to support a large-scale migration and ongoing development from an IBM mainframe environment to a Linux based AWS cloud platform using ...
Kansas City, MO · Remote
$55 - $70/hr
Description Our client is seeking a Contract COBOL Developer to support a large-scale migration and ongoing development from an IBM mainframe environment to a Linux based AWS cloud platform using ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
* Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
* Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$48 - $65/hr
This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$48 - $65/hr
This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$47 - $60.50/hr
Contract Client is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business requirements into robust programming solutions, maintaining and ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$47 - $60.50/hr
Contract Client is looking for a skilled and experienced COBOL Mainframe Programmer/Developer. This role involves translating business requirements into robust programming solutions, maintaining and ...
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
PlanIT Group is seeking a COBOL Developer - Level III for their Federal customer in the Washington ... this contract. The methodology must allow users to examine the validity and accuracy of the ...
$51.50 - $69.50/hr
PlanIT Group is seeking a COBOL Developer - Level III for their Federal customer in the Washington ... this contract. The methodology must allow users to examine the validity and accuracy of the ...
San Antonio, TX · Remote
$44.50 - $57.25/hr
We have a remote, 18 month contract opportunity for a Mainframe Developer for a client of ours ... COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, ISPF, VSAM, Endeavor, TSO, JCL, IBM Utilities * Familiarity ...
San Antonio, TX · Remote
$44.50 - $57.25/hr
We have a remote, 18 month contract opportunity for a Mainframe Developer for a client of ours ... COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, ISPF, VSAM, Endeavor, TSO, JCL, IBM Utilities * Familiarity ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$48 - $65/hr
Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1
$48 - $65/hr
Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
New York, NY · On-site
$55 - $74.50/hr
New York, NY Duration: Long Term Contract Mandatory Qualifications: Level III- More than seven (7) ... 74 and COBOL-85 Five (5) or more years of experience with system analysis and design, programming ...
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New York, NY · On-site
$55 - $74.50/hr
New York, NY Duration: Long Term Contract Mandatory Qualifications: Level III- More than seven (7) ... 74 and COBOL-85 Five (5) or more years of experience with system analysis and design, programming ...
$50.25 - $64.50/hr
Job Summary : Perfict is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer for a part-time contract position. The role involves software system development, maintenance, and support for financial systems ...
$50.25 - $64.50/hr
Job Summary : Perfict is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer for a part-time contract position. The role involves software system development, maintenance, and support for financial systems ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
* Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
* Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
San Antonio, TX · Remote
$44.50 - $57.25/hr
We have a remote, 18 month contract opportunity for a Mainframe Developer for a client of ours ... COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, ISPF, VSAM, Endeavor, TSO, JCL, IBM Utilities * Familiarity ...
San Antonio, TX · Remote
$44.50 - $57.25/hr
We have a remote, 18 month contract opportunity for a Mainframe Developer for a client of ours ... COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, ISPF, VSAM, Endeavor, TSO, JCL, IBM Utilities * Familiarity ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
Indianapolis, IN · Remote
$48 - $65/hr
Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...
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A Contract Cobol Programmer is a temporary or freelance professional who develops, maintains, and updates applications written in COBOL, a legacy programming language commonly used in banking, insurance, and government systems. They typically work on short-term projects to modernize or troubleshoot existing COBOL systems. These programmers may be hired for system migrations, bug fixes, or performance optimizations. Contracts can vary in length and may be remote or onsite, depending on the employer's needs.
A Contract Cobol Programmer typically needs strong expertise in Cobol programming, systems analysis, and mainframe operations, often supported by a degree in computer science or relevant experience. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, JCL (Job Control Language), VSAM, and experience with legacy database systems are highly valued, along with optional certification in mainframe technologies. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and clear communication enable effective collaboration with IT teams and business stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for efficiently maintaining, troubleshooting, and modernizing critical legacy systems that many organizations still rely on.
As a Contract Cobol Programmer, you’ll frequently work on projects involving the maintenance, enhancement, and migration of legacy mainframe applications. Daily tasks often include writing and optimizing Cobol code, troubleshooting system issues, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with business analysts or other IT professionals to gather requirements. You may also participate in testing, documentation, and providing support for production systems. The role often involves independently managing project tasks while adhering to set deadlines and quality standards, making adaptability and strong organizational skills essential.
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$48 - $65/hr
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COBOL/IDMS DeveloperTier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll application as well as helping in the database environment. This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. Must be a US Citizen. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
Modify existing databases and database management systems. Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepare operating instructions; design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensure software standards are met. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required.8+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX.Expertise working with the CA IDMS system, with the ability to perform the following: CA IDMS database installation & maintenanceCA IDMS buffer tuningCA IDMS index tuningCA IDMS system generationCA IDMS security administrationMust have active CompTIA Security+ certification.
Ability of designing, coding and testing software requirements.
Familiarity with computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, Visual Basic, etc. Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
Familiarity and knowledge of the Agile methodology is a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Public Trust clearance.
Must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in the last 5 years.
Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years.
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51 - 200 Employees
Canonsburg, PA, US
1986
