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COBOL IDMS/ADSO

Cleveland, OH ยท On-site

$48.75 - $66/hr

Qualifications Required skills The successful candidate needs at least 5-8 years of mainframe COBOL, IDMS/ADSO computer programming, systems design, and analysis experience. MVS, JCL, TSO are also ...

Cobol IDMS Developer

Indianapolis, IN ยท Remote

$35 - $42/hr

Strong experience with COBOL in a mainframe environment is required. Experience with IDMS is also required. Exposure to the AGILE methodology and ADSO is a plus. The candidate will be part of the ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN ยท 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 ยท 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 ...

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN ยท 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 ...

Mainframe Cobol developer

Plano, TX ยท 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 ยท 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

$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 ยท 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 ยท 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 / Mainframe Programmer

Columbia, SC ยท On-site

$61 - $66/hr

Work with IDMS Network Database and IDMS Relational Database systems. * Perform debugging, unit ... Mainframe development. * MVS COBOL. * JCL. * IDMS/Network. * CA-ADS. * Changeman. * CICS. * VSAM.

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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How much do mainframe cobol idms jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe cobol idms in the United States is $55.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.09 and $56.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mainframe Cobol Idms job?

A Mainframe COBOL IDMS job involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing applications that run on mainframe systems using COBOL and IDMS (Integrated Database Management System). Professionals in this role work with legacy systems, ensuring their stability, performance, and integration with modern technologies. Responsibilities typically include coding, debugging, optimizing queries, and maintaining database structures within the IDMS environment. Strong knowledge of JCL, VSAM, and other mainframe tools is often required. This role is critical in industries like banking, insurance, and government, where mainframe systems are still widely used.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone in a Mainframe Cobol IDMS role?

Professionals in Mainframe Cobol IDMS roles are usually tasked with developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mainframe applications that utilize COBOL and the IDMS database. Their daily work often involves analyzing business requirements, coding new features, resolving system issues, running batch jobs, and performing system integrations. Collaboration with business analysts, testers, and other IT team members is common to ensure that enhancements meet functional needs and regulatory standards. This role also frequently includes documentation of code changes and support for production incidents, providing a dynamic and impactful work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mainframe Cobol Idms position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Mainframe Cobol IDMS professional, you need a solid background in COBOL programming, familiarity with the IDMS database, and experience in mainframe environments. Expertise with tools such as TSO/ISPF, JCL, and version control systems, as well as familiarity with debugging and performance tuning utilities, is often required. Strong problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help set candidates apart in this role. These competencies are essential for ensuring the reliable maintenance and enhancement of critical legacy applications in enterprise settings.

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COBOL IDMS/ADSO

COBOL IDMS/ADSO

Maverick Direct Inc.

Cleveland, OH โ€ข On-site

$48.75 - $66/hr

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Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Company Description

World leading coating manufacturer with HQ in the Cleveland area

Job Description

Conversion of an existing Accounts Receivable system from Cobol/IDMS to web based Java/Oracle. Full life cycle development experience is required. Ability to transfer knowledge and bring new ideas and solutions to the project. This is heavy design, development and testing work.ย 

Qualifications

Required skills

The successful candidate needs at least 5-8 years of mainframe COBOL, IDMS/ADSO computer programming, systems design, and analysis experience. MVS, JCL, TSO are also required. VSAM experience is a plus.ย  A basic understanding of network concepts, PC operation, and productivity tools is required.

Preferred Skills

The preferred skills are 8-10 years mainframe computer programming (COBOL, IDMS/ADSO), design and analysis experience (with 2-3 years JAVA2, JSP/HTML, EJBs, Oracle 9i, Web Classes, Active-X, and other Web development tools). The preferred candidate has relevant experience with hierarchical, network, and relational database coding and design concepts. This candidate is comfortable in both mainframe and microcomputer environments and has experience in the area of web application development.

Additional Information

Good Attitude

Team Player able to work as part of a team or independently

Good communication skills both oral and written.

Customer service oriented

Excellent organization skills