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Experience in conversions for IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB2 desired. Experience in Usability Testing (participate with the users in the system testing of programs). Experience in APPC/LU 6.2 or MQ ...

Z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

Anderson, SC · On-site

$50.25 - $64/hr

The Z/OS Mainframe Advanced Systems Programmer will be responsible for the analysis, development ... System Exit Development And Support Utility And Toolkit Skills IDMS SYNCSORT RMM Soft Skills ...

Administer and support enterprise Db2 z/OS and IDMS databases across production and non-production ... scale mainframe environments. * 1+ year of experience designing, implementing, or supporting ...

Z/OS Mainframe Programmer

Anderson, SC · On-site

$50.25 - $64/hr

REQUIRED EDUCATION : 10 YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE IN MAINFRAME TECHNICAL SUPPORT ... IDMS d. SYNCSORT e. RMM PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): ASSEMBLER REXX SAS SMP/E ...

Z/OS Mainframe Programmer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$51 - $64.75/hr

... MAINFRAME INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MEET SLA EXPECTATIONS ... IDMS d. SYNCSORT e. RMM Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential ...

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 ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$48 - $65/hr

Ready to take your Mainframe IDMS and COBOL skills to the next level? CSCI Consulting is on the hunt for a Senior Developer with at least 5 years of experience to support a cutting-edge federal ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS) and IBM/DB2. Experience in conversions for IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB2. Experience in Usability Testing (participate with the users in the system testing of their ...

Mainframe Developer-----Need GC and USC

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

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 ...

... IDMS, and Supra. Oversee the day-to-day functions aligning with their Global Leader(s ... mainframe database installation/maintenance experience * Good problem-solving skills * Self ...

Responsibilities : • Develop, modify, and maintain COBOL and ADS programs on mainframe systems. • Work with IDMS Network and IDMS Relational Databases. • Write and maintain JCL for batch ...

z/os systems programmer

Clemson, SC

$46.50 - $59.25/hr

Position: Z/OS Mainframe Advanced Systems Programmer Scope of the Project: General Information ... IDMS d. SYNCSORT e. RMM SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS (WRITTEN AND ORAL ...

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How much do idms mainframe jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for idms mainframe in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IDMS Mainframe?

An IDMS Mainframe job involves working with IDMS (Integrated Database Management System), a network-based database management system used on IBM mainframes. Professionals in this role handle database administration, performance tuning, application development, and support for IDMS-based systems. They ensure data integrity, optimize queries, and maintain system availability. Skills in COBOL, JCL, ADS/O, and IDMS schema design are often required. These jobs are common in industries like banking, insurance, and government, where legacy mainframe systems are still widely used.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an IDMS Mainframe?

Professionals working in an IDMS Mainframe role are generally responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining database objects, writing and optimizing COBOL programs integrated with IDMS, and monitoring database performance. Daily tasks often include responding to production support tickets, analyzing and troubleshooting data or system issues, and applying patches or updates as needed. The role typically involves close collaboration with application developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth operation of legacy systems. Being detail-oriented and proactive in identifying potential system improvements or automation opportunities can help streamline processes and reduce downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IDMS Mainframe, and why are they important?

To excel in an IDMS Mainframe role, you need strong expertise in mainframe environments, specifically with IDMS (Integrated Database Management System), COBOL programming, database administration, and data modeling. Familiarity with tools such as CA-IDMS utilities, JCL, and experience with monitoring and performance tuning are highly valued, and certifications in mainframe technologies can be advantageous. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are important soft skills for collaborating across IT teams and troubleshooting complex issues. These capabilities ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of vital enterprise databases that power critical business operations.

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Infographic showing various Idms Mainframe job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, and 61% Contract. Highlights an 66% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Developer, Mainframe Analyst

HireITPeople

Trenton, NJ • On-site

Contractor

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

 

The Judiciary is looking for a candidate who has strong technical and analytical skills to maintain existing mainframe application code, write stored procedures, production support and create documentation/business rules.  

The ideal candidate can:  Clearly and effectively communicate both written and oral with technical and nontechnical personnel. Contractor primarily will be involved in extracting business logic out of existing Programs and documenting the business rules. Contractor will be responsible for analysis, design, coding, component & assembly testing of all application code owned by the Application Team. Contractor will also be involved in some maintenance (including production support), enhancement & development work.

4-year college degree or equivalent technical study.

SUMMARY:   Contractor's primary responsibility will be to look at existing Programs written in Cobol/CICS/DB2/MQ, extract the business logic from these programs and document them.  Contractor will also be going through the batch processing of our existing systems and extract the program logic, Procs and JCLs and document them.  Contractor will be required to collaborate and provide technical expertise to the Information Technology Office and the Business unit to develop a technical solution to implement business/system requirements for different Case Management Systems.  All contractor personnel will be under the direct supervision of a Project Manager for the AOC's Information Technology Office (IT O) or other designated IT O  representative.  Contractor might be required to deliver new or modified programs, code Stored Procedures and successfully unit test their work, develop supportive documentation, and participate with the users in the system testing of their programs.   Experience with database conversions is desired and helpful.

Qualifications and Skills:  Current hands-on experience in coding, testing, and debugging programs written in COBOUCICS/DB2. Experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS) and IBM/DB2. Experience with CICS. Experience in conversions for IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB2 desired. Experience in Usability Testing (participate with the users in the system testing of programs).  Experience in APPC/LU 6.2 or MQ Programming in Cobol-CICS. Experience in coding complex DB2 Stored Procedures.

Responsibilities:  Attain a complete understanding of the Case Management system and additional.  Judiciary applications in order to develop from the business/system requirements.  Develop and/or receive program specification requirements. Contractor might be required to deliver new or modified programs. Successfully unit test their work and system testing of programs with users. Develop supportive documentation.