ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Focused HR Solutions

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 ... Mainframe, mvs cobol, jcl, idms/network, ca-ads, change man * Soft skills required: effective ...

IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Madison, WI · Remote

Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses) Duration: Long term ... DB2, IMS, VSAM, MQ Series, COBOL, JCL Monitoring & Performance: IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, Splunk, CA ...

Mastech Digital

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH · Remote

$65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Merrimack, New Hampshire (Hybrid-2 weeks onsite per month/ alternate weeks, rest remote) Salary: Up to $125,000/Annually or $65.00/Hourly Role: Mainframe Developer Primary Skills: Mainframe, COBOL ...

Apex Informatics

Software Engineer (Java, Mainframe)

$53 - $72.75/hr

Role:-Software Engineer (Java, Mainframe) Location:-Pittsburgh, PA (Remote) Duration:-Long term ... skills of mainframe Cobol, Distributed Java Flex Skills/Nice to Have: • Endevor Years of ...

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 ...

Corinth

Mainframe DBA/COBOL Programmer

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$86K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mainframe DBA/COBOL Programmer Location ... Remote Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range: $86,000 - $97,000 Citizenship Requirement:

New

IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Dallas, TX · Remote

Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses) Duration : Long term ... Troubleshoot CICS, DB2, MQ Series, and COBOL application performance issues related to migration ...

S2Tech

Mainframe Developer (Remote)

Chesterfield, MO · Remote

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

COBOL Development : Design, code, test, and maintain COBOL programs for mainframe applications * Mainframe Systems : Work with mainframe systems and associated technologies to ensure optimal ...

S2Tech

Mainframe Developer (Remote)

Chesterfield, MO · On-site +1

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

COBOL Development : Design, code, test, and maintain COBOL programs for mainframe applications * Mainframe Systems : Work with mainframe systems and associated technologies to ensure optimal ...

Conduent, Inc.

Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst

TX · Remote

$96K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Basic Qualifications for Consideration: * 5+ years Cobol application development experience ... Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the ...

Conduent, Inc.

Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$96K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Basic Qualifications for Consideration: * 5+ years Cobol application development experience ... Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the ...

Corinth

COBOL Programmer

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$86K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range: $86,000 - $97,000 Citizenship Requirement ... Familiarity with mainframe utilities and applications such as File Master, Test-rite, and SAR.

New

3B Staffing LLC

Hogan Mainframe Developer

Littleton, CO · Remote

$60/hr

... Remote Duration: 12+ Months (with possible extensions) W2 Only (USC, GC, H4-EAD, etc.) $60/hr Strong hands-on experience in Hogan Mainframe development with expertise in CAMS & CICS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM ...

New

3B Staffing LLC

Hogan Mainframe Developer

Littleton, CO · Remote

$60/hr

... Remote Duration: 12+ Months (with possible extensions) W2 Only (USC, GC, H4-EAD, etc.) $60/hr Strong hands-on experience in Hogan Mainframe development with expertise in CAMS & CICS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM ...

New

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsMainframe Cobol Idms JobsRemote Mainframe Cobol Idms Jobs

Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms information

See salary details

$52

$55

$57

How much do remote mainframe cobol idms jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 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.

What are some common challenges faced by remote mainframe COBOL IDMS developers, and how can they be addressed?

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.

What is a remote mainframe COBOL IDMS developer?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote mainframe COBOL IDMS developer?

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.
More about Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs

What cities are hiring for Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs?

Cities with the most Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs?

The most popular types of Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs are:

What states have the most Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs?

States with the most job openings for Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs are:

Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Mainframe Cobol Idms job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,000 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

IDMS Database Administrator - Contract - Remote

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC

Columbia, SC • Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

IDMS Database Administrator
Location: Remote

Interview Process: 1 round, virtual (possibility of a 2nd round as needed)
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 16+ Years


Candidate location: No SC residency required. Candidate must reside in lower 48 states (Continental US) and comfortable working EST time zone hours.


Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced IDMS Database Administrator (IDMS DBA) to provide enterprise-level database administration and operational support for mission-critical mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with CA IDMS on IBM z/OS, strong performance tuning expertise, and deep knowledge of database security, SQL, COBOL, and mainframe technologies.

This role requires collaboration with development teams, infrastructure support teams, and database administrators to ensure database performance, availability, and reliability in a high-visibility enterprise environment.


Key Responsibilities:

· Administer and support IDMS databases in IBM z/OS environments.

· Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IDMS database performance.

· Maintain development, testing, staging, and production database environments.

· Enable and tune IDMS features to maximize system performance.

· Analyze database performance metrics and implement optimization strategies.

· Support database deployment, upgrades, and operational procedures.

· Design and implement database security and access controls.

· Provide technical guidance on database design, modeling, and enhancements.

· Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams.

· Coordinate with vendors and external stakeholders when required.

· Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation.

· Prepare and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.


Required Skills & Experience:

· 15+ years of experience administering CA IDMS in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.

· 10+ years of experience with IDMS SQL and relational database implementation.

· 15+ years of experience with IDMS Security, including ADS/O, IDD, and relational database security.

· 15+ years of experience developing applications using COBOL and ADS/O with IDMS.

· 12+ years of experience with IBM High Level Assembler (HLASM) on z/OS.

· 10+ years of experience with IDMS Perfmon monitoring and reporting.

· Strong knowledge of enterprise database administration, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.


Preferred Skills:

· RACF Security

· Application Change Management

· Healthcare IT experience

· Experience handling PHI/PII data

· Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS)

· Medicaid operations experience

· Public Sector/Government experience


Education
Bach Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

OR

  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

A Master's degree is preferred.