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A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · 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 ...

TEKsystems

Cobol IDMS Developer

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$35 - $42/hr

Strong experience with COBOL in a mainframe environment is required. Experience with IDMS is also ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026. About ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · 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 ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · 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 ...

A.C. Coy

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 ...

A.C. Coy

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 ...

A.C. Coy

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 ...

Apex Informatics

Mainframe COBOL Developer

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Mainframe Cobol Developer Location: REMOTE The need is for a right-to-hire development resource with hands on IBM zOS Connect development experience supplemented by mainframe experience with COBOL ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote 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.

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Remote Mainframe COBOL IDMS developers often encounter challenges such as limited direct access to legacy systems, time zone differences among team members, and communication barriers with on-site personnel. To address these, it’s important to leverage robust remote access tools, maintain clear and consistent communication through daily stand-ups or collaboration platforms, and document code changes thoroughly. Proactively seeking peer reviews and participating in virtual team meetings can also help bridge the distance and ensure alignment with project goals.

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Remote Mainframe COBOL IDMS jobs involve working with legacy mainframe systems, specifically using the COBOL programming language and IDMS database management system, from a remote location. Professionals in these roles maintain, develop, and troubleshoot applications running on mainframes, often for large organizations in sectors like banking, insurance, or government. They are responsible for coding, testing, and debugging COBOL programs, managing IDMS database structures, and ensuring system reliability. These roles require strong technical skills, experience with mainframe tools, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with distributed teams.

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To excel as a Remote Mainframe COBOL IDMS Developer, you need strong programming expertise in COBOL and IDMS, along with experience in mainframe environments and a related computer science degree or equivalent work experience. Familiarity with mainframe tools such as JCL, TSO/ISPF, and source control systems like Endeavor or Changeman is typically required. Effective problem-solving, time management, and clear remote communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These abilities ensure reliable maintenance, efficient development, and seamless collaboration for mission-critical mainframe systems.
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Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

A.C. Coy

Indianapolis, IN • Remote

$48 - $65/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview
  • 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-to-Hire position.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
  • Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
  • Modify existing databases and database management systems.
  • Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  • Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepare operating instructions; design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Ensure software standards are met. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
  • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required.
  • 8+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX.
  • Expertise working with the CA IDMS system, with the ability to perform the following:
    • CA IDMS database installation & maintenance
    • CA IDMS buffer tuning
    • CA IDMS index tuning
    • CA IDMS system generation
    • CA IDMS security administration
  • Must have active CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • Ability of designing, coding and testing software requirements.
  • Familiarity with computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, Visual Basic, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
  • Familiarity and knowledge of the Agile methodology is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Public Trust clearance.
  • Must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in the last 5 years.
  • Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years.
Employment Type: OTHER
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