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Freelance Mainframe Cobol Idms Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

... mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Expertise working with the ... CA IDMS buffer tuning * CA IDMS index tuning * CA IDMS system generation * CA IDMS security ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$48 - $65/hr

... mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Expertise working with the ... CA IDMS buffer tuning * CA IDMS index tuning * CA IDMS system generation * CA IDMS security ...

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a COBOL / IDMS Software Programmer/Developer with experience developing and maintaining applications written using COBOL, IDMS and ADSO for IBM mainframe operating ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

... mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Expertise working with the ... CA IDMS buffer tuning * CA IDMS index tuning * CA IDMS system generation * CA IDMS security ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$48 - $65/hr

... OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL, CICS, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Strong ... of IDMS database. * Ability of designing, coding and testing software requirements. * Basic ...

Mainframe Cobol developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$45.75 - $59/hr

Experience with CA IDMS a plus Qualifications * Demonstrates high personal integrity and ability to ... Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience * Additional experience in one or more of the ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

... OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL, CICS, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Strong ... of IDMS database. * Ability of designing, coding and testing software requirements. * Basic ...

Mainframe Cobol developer

Plano, TX

$45.75 - $59/hr

Experience with CA IDMS a plus Qualifications * Demonstrates high personal integrity and ability to ... Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience * Additional experience in one or more of the ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

... OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL, CICS, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Strong ... of IDMS database. * Ability of designing, coding and testing software requirements. * Basic ...

Mainframe, Cobol, IDMS, Agile, Scrum The ideal candidate should have experience with CICS, JCL, ESP, ChangeMan and VSAM. This is supporting the Pallm application. Responsibilities include design ...

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Mainframe * MVS COBOL * JCL * IDMS/Network * Changeman * TSO/ADS * Footprints * Sas * File-aid * Previous experience with Medicaid

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CA-ADS Mainframe Developer - Contract - Remote

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC

Columbia, SC • Remote

$45.25 - $58.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


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Mainframe COBOL Developer Location: Remote Interview Process: 1 round, phone Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: Contract Experience Required: 10+ Years Candidate location: No SC residency required. Candidate must reside in lower 48 states (Continental US) and comfortable working EST time zone hours. Project Scope: Seeking an experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer to support production Medicaid systems through application maintenance, enhancements, and production support activities.

The consultant will work on production backfill, small enhancement projects, and collaborate with development, QA, operations, and business teams to deliver reliable and high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Mainframe technologies including COBOL, IDMS, and CA-ADS, with the ability to analyze technical specifications, implement coding changes, perform testing, and support production environments. This role also includes participation in an on-call support rotation.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, CA-ADS, and IDMS databases. Analyze technical and design specifications to implement application enhancements and production fixes. Debug, unit test, and integration test application changes.

Support Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and external testing by resolving defects and implementing required code changes. Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and business teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Maintain and support production Medicaid applications and related systems.

Participate in on-call production support on a rotational basis. Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions. Communicate technical solutions effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.

Follow established coding standards, documentation practices, and change management procedures. Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of Mainframe development experience. 10+ years of MVS COBOL development experience.

10+ years of IDMS database experience. 10+ years of CA-ADS development experience. 5+ years of JCL experience.

Strong debugging, testing, and production support experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment. Preferred Skills: ChangeMan File-AID FootPrints SAS Medicaid systems experience Education High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in computer systems development and application maintenance.