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Saxon Global

Cobol Developer

Quincy, MA

$52.75 - $71.50/hr

Looking for a strong Cobol Developer to work on maintaining and enhancing existing mainframe ... IDMS experience Cobol programming experience Experience with JCL, CICS and VSAM Nice to haves:

DataSync Inc

Mainframe Developer

Omaha, GA · On-site

$43 - $55.50/hr

Omaha, NE, Alpharetta, Berkeley Heights Develop, test, maintain, and support mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, IDMS, and DB2. Convert requirements into technical specifications ...

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Zettalogix INC

Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

Trenton, NJ 08625 Cobol, CICS, testing, debugging, IBS OS/JCL, DB2, IDMS to DB2, Experience with Information Builders FOCUS We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development ...

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Key2Source INC

IDMS DBA

Omaha, NE · On-site

$48.50 - $66/hr

... or mainframe environments · Strong expertise in: CA IDMS, IDMS-DC, ADS (Application Development System) COBOL · Proven experience with schema and subschema design and maintenance · Strong ...

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Brilliant Infotech Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

Cobol, CICS, testing, debugging, IBS OS/JCL, DB2, IDMS to DB2, Experience with Information Builders FOCUS We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development, testing ...

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Brilliant Infotech, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

Cobol, CICS, testing, debugging, IBS OS/JCL, DB2, IDMS to DB2, Experience with Information Builders FOCUS We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development, testing ...

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DEW Softech, Inc

Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

Cobol, CICS, testing, debugging, IBS OS/JCL, DB2, IDMS to DB2, Experience with Information Builders FOCUS We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development, testing ...

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Dew Softech Inc

Mainframe Developer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

Cobol, CICS, testing, debugging, IBS OS/JCL, DB2, IDMS to DB2, Experience with Information Builders FOCUS We are looking for a Mainframe Developer to support the design, development, testing ...

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Focused HR Solutions

8/11 Cobol Developer 85

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Mainframe, mvs cobol, jcl, idms/network, ca-ads, change man * Soft skills required: effective communication skills (written and oral), adaptability, flexibility, self-motivation, problem-solving ...

Infojini Inc

Mainframe Programmer

Seneca, SC

Mainframe, MVS COBOL, JCL, IDMS/Network, CA-ADS Soft skills Required: Effective Communication ... Skills (written and oral), Adaptability, Flexibility, Self-motivation, Problem Solving, Analytical ...

AristonTek

Senior Developer - IDMS / ADSO

Dallas, TX · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

IDMS/ADSO, COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2 Experience Required 1. Proficient in developing and maintaining ... various mainframe languages, databases, transaction processors and tools 5. Prior experience in ...

Staffingine LLC

Mainframe Architect

Erlanger, KY · On-site

Develop maintain and enhance Mainframe based applications and systems using languages like COBOL PLI Assembler or REXX * Manage Mainframe databases such as DB2 IMS DB or IDMS ensuring data integrity ...

Sunrise Systems, Inc.

Developer - Mainframe Analyst

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

... programs written in COBOL/CICS/DB2. • Experience with IBM OS/JCL (MVS) and IBM/DB2. • ... Preferred : • Experience in conversions for IDMS/DC to CICS • Experience in conversions for ...

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Cobol Developer

Saxon Global

Quincy, MA

$52.75 - $71.50/hr

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Job Description

Hi,

Kindly find below JD,

Role: Cobol Developer

Location: Quincy, MA

Duration: 1+ years

Interview Process: Phone or Personal Interview (ideally personal interview) -> Hire

Description:

Position Description:

Looking for a strong Cobol Developer to work on maintaining and enhancing existing mainframe applications with a large government environment. This is a long term position and in the coming years there will be new projects that also allow for new development work.

Must haves:

IDMS experience

Cobol programming experience

Experience with JCL, CICS and VSAM

Nice to haves:

Assembler experience

Thanks!


Qualifications

IDMS experience

Cobol programming experience

Experience with JCL, CICS and VSAM

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Saxon Global is a leading IT consulting and staffing company based in Irving, Texas. The company operates in the technology services industry and has been providing unparalleled services to its clients for over a decade. Saxon Global specializes in app development, business intelligence (BI), and data integration services. Established in 2007, the company was founded on the principle of harnessing the power of data and technology to drive business success. With their focus on innovation, quality, and superior service, Saxon Global aims to help businesses achieve their goals with significantly increased efficiency and effectiveness.

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Recruiting and staffing services

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201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

2000

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