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8/11 Cobol Developer 85

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

... Cobol developer 11315-1. This position is up to 12 months with the option of extension and is ... Mainframe, mvs cobol, jcl, idms/network, ca-ads, change man * Soft skills required: effective ...

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809168, Developer - Mainframe

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

Developer, Mainframe, COBOL, CICS, IBM OS/JCL (MVS), IBM/DB2, develop supportive documentation, Usability Testing, Stored Procedures, IDNS to DB2 & IDMS to CICS, FOCUS Contractor will be responsible ...

Lumen Solutions Group Inc.

Mainframe Developer

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is seeking a Mainframe Developer for Medicaid Systems to support ongoing ... Required : • Mainframe, MVS COBOL, JCL • IDMS/Network, CA-ADS • Strong written and verbal ...

InterSources Inc

Programmer - Advanced

They are seeking an experienced Programmer - Advanced to support the development and maintenance of ... Work with IDMS Network and IDMS Relational Databases. • Write and maintain JCL for batch ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

MAINFRAME DEVELOPER CONTRACT DURATION: UP TO 3 MONTHS CONTRACT WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION LOCATION ... Experience in conversions for IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB2. * Experience in Usability Testing ...

vTech Solution

Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Trenton, NJ Job Type: Contract - 3 Months (Possibility of extension ... Experience in conversions for IDMS/DC to CICS, IDMS to DB * Experience in Usability Testing ...

SOSi

Sr. Systems Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

Maintain and support IDMS database environments. * Support production deployments and release ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

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How much do idms developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for idms developer in the United States is $98,791.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IDMS developer?

IDMS Developers are IT professionals who specialize in developing, maintaining, and supporting applications that use the Integrated Database Management System (IDMS), a network model database management system from CA Technologies. Their work typically involves writing and optimizing COBOL or ADSO programs that interact with IDMS databases, performing database design, and ensuring data integrity and performance. IDMS Developers are often required in organizations that run legacy mainframe systems, and their skills are crucial for supporting critical business applications built on these platforms.

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

To thrive as an IDMS Developer, you need strong knowledge of COBOL programming, IDMS database architecture, and experience with mainframe environments, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like CA-IDMS, JCL, and debugging utilities, as well as experience with database management and performance tuning, is essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are critical soft skills for collaborating with teams and resolving complex technical issues. These skills ensure efficient development, maintenance, and optimization of legacy systems critical to business operations.

What are some common challenges faced by an IDMS developer when integrating legacy systems with modern applications?

As an IDMS Developer, one common challenge is bridging the gap between legacy IDMS databases and newer technologies or applications. This often involves understanding complex, undocumented legacy code and ensuring data integrity during migration or integration projects. Developers must also address compatibility issues and optimize performance while maintaining business continuity. Frequent collaboration with system architects, business analysts, and other developers is essential to ensure smooth integration and to minimize disruptions.

What is the difference between Idms Developer vs Data Analyst?

AspectIdms DeveloperData Analyst
Required CredentialsSQL, PL/SQL, basic certifications in IDMS or database managementStatistics, SQL, data visualization certifications
Work EnvironmentIT departments, banking, insurance, enterprise systemsBusiness, finance, marketing sectors, data-driven teams
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, large enterprises using IDMSVarious industries analyzing data for insights

Idms Developers focus on maintaining and developing IDMS database systems, primarily working within IT departments of financial and enterprise organizations. Data Analysts interpret data to support business decisions across diverse industries. While both roles involve working with data and SQL, their core responsibilities and environments differ significantly.

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Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ • On-site

Resource Consultings Services Inc
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$49.25 - $63.25/hr

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Role- Mainframe Developer

Location –Trenton, NJ 08625 3 days remote, 2 days onsite

Duration – 6 Month Minimum

Need to be strong in both DB2 and Stored Procedures.

Job Description

We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to be responsible for analysis, design, coding, component & assembly testing of all application code owned by the Application Team. This position will be full-time and hybrid in Trenton, NJ.
What You'll Do

  • Contractor will be responsible for analysis, design, coding, component & assembly testing of all application code owned by the Application Team
  • Contractor will be involved in maintenance (including production support), enhancement & development work
  • 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
  • All contractor personnel will be under the direct supervision of a Project Manager for the Information Technology Office (ITO) or other designated ITO representative
  • The Solution Architect - Mainframe will develop and/or receive program specification requirements. These specifications will describe the coding to be done
  • Contractor will be required to deliver new or modified programs, successfully unit test their work, develop supportive documentation, and participate with the users in the system testing of their programs
  • Attain a complete understanding of the Criminal Case Management system and additional applications in order to develop from the business/system requirements
  • Develop and/or receive program specification requirements
  • Contractor will be required to deliver new or modified programs
  • Successfully unit test their work and system testing of programs with users
  • Develop supportive documentation

What You'll Need

Required:

  • Current hands-on experience in coding, testing and debugging programs written in COBOL/CICS/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
  • 8 years of Hands-on experience with COBOL/CICS/DB2 Coding, testing & Debugging
  • 8 years' experience with IBM/DB2
  • 8 years' experience with Stored Procedures
  • 8 years' experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS)
  • 8 years' experience with CICS
  • 8 years' experience extracting business logic from programs and documenting business rules
  • 8 years' experience in Usability Testing (participate with the users in the system testing of their programs)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external groups
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study

Preferred:

  • 8 years' experience with IDMS/DC to CICS Conversion
  • 8 years' experience with IDMS to DB2 Conversion
  • Experience with database conversions is desired and helpful