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Navtech, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Mainframe Developer Location : 100% remote Duration : 12 Months : Strong Mainframe experience in JCL, DB2, CICS, COBOL Knowledge on JCL/Mapping Banking required - if they have experience in payments ...

SOSi

Systems Engineer III

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

COBOL * IDMS * Enterprise financial systems * ERP or payroll applications Additional Information ... Remote or Hybrid work model * Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700. * May ...

SOSi

Systems Engineer III

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

COBOL * IDMS * Enterprise financial systems * ERP or payroll applications Additional Information ... Remote or Hybrid work model * Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700. * May ...

InterSources Inc

Programmer - Advanced

Responsibilities : • Develop, modify, and maintain COBOL and ADS programs on mainframe systems. • Work with IDMS Network and IDMS Relational Databases. • Write and maintain JCL for batch ...

SOSi

Systems Engineer III

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

COBOL * IDMS * Enterprise financial systems * ERP or payroll applications Additional Information ... Remote or Hybrid work model * Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700. * May ...

3B Staffing LLC

Mainframe Developer

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$54 - $69.50/hr

Remote (EST and CST Only) Duration : Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior ... The ideal candidate will have deep technical skills in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS, along with ...

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3B Staffing LLC

Mainframe Developer

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$54 - $69.50/hr

Remote (EST and CST Only) Duration : Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior ... The ideal candidate will have deep technical skills in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS, along with ...

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Tech Tammina

Mainframe Modernization Consultant

Mainframe Modernization Consultant Remote Contract role Summary Support modernization initiatives ... Required Skills • Expertise in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, VSAM, Assembler. • Knowledge of ...

OST INC

Sr COBOL Programmer

New Orleans, LA · Remote

$83K/yr

... Remote) Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position: Daily activities include: * Analyzing change requests, then coding and testing in a COBOL/Db2/Mainframe environment.

Hireblazer

Senior Natural/COBOL Developer

Austin, TX · Remote

Remote-Texas based preferred Experience: 10+ Years Summary: The client has issued a request for a ... An ideal candidate has deep mainframe development experience, can analyze and modify heavily ...

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

As of Aug 13, 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.
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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.

MAINFRAME DEVELOPER

Texas State Library and Archives Commision

Brooklyn, NY • On-site, Remote

$52.25 - $67/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Developer
Job Location: Remote( New York City,NY)
Job Type:Contract
Job descriptions :
Role: Developing applications in a Mainframe environment with integration to
distributed environment resolving complex and conflicting design issues
Objective: To analyze and improve existing business processes with application
automation where possible.
Deliverables: The developers are responsible for the following:
Analyze business requirements and design applications. Modify applications improving the existing business processes. Execute cleanups from production data analysis. Monitor various system processes as assigned. Ensure complete and accurate issue tracking and reporting. Escalate production timelines to meet client requests. Identify production issues impacting code modules.
Skills Required :
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience developing applications using COBOL
for CICS and batch programs.
• Superior proficiency with mainframe applications built with JCL, COBOL and CICS.
• Experience working with VSAM files and DB2, integrating existing designs with new
requirements.
• Strong experience developing in Mainframe environment resolving complex and conflicting design issues.
• Ability to quickly understand complex mainframe systems.
• Exceptional presentation and organizational skills.
• High written and oral communication skills.
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
• Experience developing applications in IBM VSE mainframe environment.
• Experience working with stored procedures and SQL in MS SQL 2005 or above.
• Quik job utility language experience.

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