Mainframe IDMS Developer

Summary: The Mainframe IDMS Developer role is a remote position focused on analyzing and documenting data system logic and flows within mainframe environments. The candidate will utilize extensive experience in COBOL, IDMS, and related technologies to extract and document business rules and support system rewrites. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. The role requires a proactive approach to learning and working independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trace and document data system logic and flows by reading & analyzing JCL, COBOL programs, Bachman diagrams, CICS definitions, ADSO/IDMS programs and 3rd party utility control cards, IDCAMS, SYNCSORT and other common mainframe data manipulation processes including DMLOs.
• Extracting and documenting Business Rules embedded in Mainframe programs, third party utilities, and other data manipulation products. This includes both business and functional aspects of the business rules.
• Understanding, analyzing and documenting current Mainframe logic and flows and work with users and business teams to correlate how the systems support the current business, Federal and State requirements.
• Work independently with little supervision or guidance.
• Demonstrates a willingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes, and business functionality.
• Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend batch cycles.

Key Skills:

• COBOL: 10 Years.
• IDMS: 10 Years
• IDMS ADS/O: 10 Years.
• DMLOs: 10 Years.
• Bachman diagrams: 10 Years.
• CICS: 10 Years.
• VSAM: 10 Years.
• TSO/ISPF: 10 Years.
• JCL: 10 Years.
• PROCs and PARMS: 10 Years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues in business terms.
• Prior HHS experience would be a plus.
• Must complete assigned task; communicate accurate and useful status updates; follow quality standards; Ability to work in a team environment; strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
• Attention to details is a must since the documentation generated would be the basis of system rewrites.
• Very clear, strong and precise Verbal and written communication skills are needed in order to work and coordinate with multiple teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT