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8/11 Cobol Developer 85

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

This job is remote. You may be required to come on-site for meetings in Clemson, SC Our direct client has an opening for a Cobol developer 11315-1. This position is up to 12 months with the option of ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$48 - $65/hr

Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll application as well as helping in the database environment. * This will be a 100% remote Contract ...

TEKsystems

Cobol IDMS Developer

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$35 - $42/hr

Description Our customer has an immediate need for a Mainframe programmer to support a payroll ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2026. About ...

Software People, Inc.

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Remote Duration: 12+ months This project includes backfill on production systems, potentially ... MVS COBOL * JCL * IDMS/Network * Changeman * TSO/ADS * Footprints * Sas * File-aid * Previous ...

André Global, Inc.

Mainframe Cobol consultant- REMOTE

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Writes advanced COBOL/CICS computer programs based on previously developed and approved program specifications * Construct code (new or modified) using DB2, COBOL, CICS, IBM JCL, IBM MVS ISPF ...

System One

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Senior Mainframe/Assembler Developer - remote

Vienna, VA · Remote

$74 - $92/hr

We are currently seeking a senior Mainframe Systems Developer (Cobol/Assembler) for a long term, remote contracting position. Candidates must live in the United States, have at least 15 years of ...

TechNix LLC

Mainframe Systems Programmer

Carson City, NV · Remote

$56.25 - $71.75/hr

Remote Interview: Video / In-person (Interviews on 6/15 & 6/16) Special Requirement: Weekend work ... NET, COBOL, DB2, CICS, and SQL Server. The DMV application has over 900 internal users, 800,000 ...

Hireblazer

Senior Mainframe IMS Programmer

Austin, TX · Remote

Austin, TX (100% Remote) Duration: 5 Months Summary: The client services of one (1) Developer ... in COBOL, CICS, JCL, REXX, ISPF, File-Aid or a similar product Preferred Skills: 5+ years of ...

Huntington

REMOTE - IS Technical Specialist

... programming using mainframe languages and tools including COBOL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, MQ, Easytrieve ... Remote work from home or hybrid work options may be available. Tobacco Free Hiring Practice: Where ...

CAI

Lawson/RPG Developer

Baton Rouge, LA · Remote

$57/hr

... COBOL, AS/400, and LID. This position will be contract and remote. What You'll Do Create new ... programming solutions Analyze user needs and business requirements to translate them into formal ...

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To thrive as a Remote COBOL Programmer (VMS), you need deep knowledge of COBOL programming, experience with VMS (Virtual Memory System) operating environments, and a background in software development or computer science. Familiarity with development tools like OpenVMS, version control systems, and legacy database management systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective remote communication are vital soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure reliable maintenance and enhancement of legacy systems while enabling efficient collaboration from remote locations.

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Remote COBOL Programmers working with VMS systems often encounter challenges such as limited access to legacy hardware, time zone differences with on-site teams, and the need to maintain and troubleshoot older codebases. To address these, it's important to establish clear communication channels with team members, utilize remote desktop tools or emulators for VMS environments, and document code changes thoroughly. Regular virtual meetings and collaboration with system administrators can also help resolve environment-specific issues efficiently.

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Remote COBOL Programmer VMS jobs involve developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications written in the COBOL programming language, specifically for systems running the VMS (Virtual Memory System) operating system. These positions are remote, allowing programmers to work from any location while collaborating with teams to support legacy business applications. Responsibilities often include code analysis, bug fixes, performance optimization, and sometimes migrating or integrating old COBOL code with newer technologies. Strong knowledge of both COBOL and VMS environments is essential for success in this role. Remote COBOL programmers play a vital part in ensuring the stability and continuity of critical legacy systems for many organizations.
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8/11 Cobol Developer 85

8/11 Cobol Developer 85

Focused HR Solutions

Atlanta, GA • Remote

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

This job is remote. You may be required to come on-site for meetings in Clemson, SC Our direct client has an opening for a Cobol developer  11315-1. This position is up to  12 months with the option of extension and is located in Clemson, sc. W2 only no 1099’s or subcontracting allowed for this client. 
  
Please send your rate and resume 
 
Job description (Scope of the project):
This project includes backfill on production systems, potentially working on smaller short-term projects and includes working with customers, development staff, operational staff and QA staff.
 
Daily duties/responsibilities:
  • Work collaboratively with the Medicaid services mmis and meds teams to make coding changes to cobol and ads programs using an idms network database or idms relational database, technical and design specifications. Debug, unit test, and integration test coding changes. Support quality assurance staff during qa, user acceptance, and external testing by making needed coding changes. Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication. Work collaboratively with Clemson staff and other contracted staff.

Required skills (rank in order of importance):
  • 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, analytical thinking, time management, ability to work effectively in a stressful environment
 
Preferred skills (rank in order of importance):
  • Sas, file-aid.
 
Required education:
  • High school diploma and 10 years’ experience in computer system development and modification.
 
Required certifications:
  • Idms - network - yes 1 advanced currently using 6 + years.
  • (cobol; jcl, etc.) - reading, interpreting, and documenting current processes and requirements yes 1 expert currently using 6 + years.
  • Ca-ads - yes 2 advanced within 6 months 4 - 6 years.
  • Sas - yes 4 intermediate within 2 years 2 - 4 years.
  • Serena changeman - yes 4 intermediate within 2 years 2 - 4 years.
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Focused HR Solutions is a Certified Women Business Enterprise by WBENC. FHR is a full service staffing firm that assists clients nationwide with supplemental staff for their information technology departments on a contract, contract to hire, and direct hire basis. Our team has extensive experience providing full service staffing needs to small, medium and large clients. Focused HR Solutions provides services to technology-driven clients that include many of the most prominent firms in the United States. Our client base includes State and Local Governments, Software Vendors, top Fortune 500 Companies, as well as companies in the automotive, retail, financial, health care, and telecommunication industries. At Focused HR Solutions, we utilize technology to market our candidate’s skills and fulfill our client’s job assignments guaranteed.

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11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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