Mainframe IDMS Developer (Remote)

Mainframe IDMS Developer (Remote)

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Summary: The Mainframe IDMS Developer role involves analyzing, developing, testing, and migrating code for legacy mainframe systems, specifically using COBOL, JCL, and IDMS. The position requires collaboration with users and business teams to ensure compliance with current business and regulatory requirements while transitioning to non-mainframe systems. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for documenting system logic and business rules. The role is primarily remote but prefers local candidates from Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze, develop, test, and migrate code for legacy mainframe systems.
  • Trace and document data system logic and flows by reading and analyzing JCL, COBOL programs, and other mainframe processes.
  • Extract and document business rules embedded in mainframe programs and utilities.
  • Understand, analyze, and document current mainframe logic and flows.
  • Complete assigned tasks and communicate accurate status updates.
  • Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend batch cycles.
  • Generate documentation that serves as the basis for system rewrites.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Key Skills:

  • 10 years of experience with COBOL.
  • 10 years of experience with IDMS.
  • 10 years of experience with IDMS ADS/O.
  • 10 years of experience with DMLOs.
  • 10 years of experience with Bachman diagrams.
  • 10 years of experience with CICS.
  • 10 years of experience with VSAM.
  • 10 years of experience with TSO/ISPF.
  • 10 years of experience with JCL.
  • 10 years of experience with PROCs and PARMS.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior HHS experience is a plus.

Salary (Rate): £60 hourly

City: Des Moines

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title:

Mainframe IDMS Developer (Remote)

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Duration:

10 Months

Pay Rate:

$60/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $55/hr on W2

Note:

Locals preferred.

Job Description

Client is looking for a Software Developer/Programmer (SDP6) Mainframe Developer/Analyst to analyze/develop/test/migrate code for our legacy mainframe systems (COBOL, JCL, ADSO/IDMS). As knowledge transfer happens and experience with our mainframe systems the position will help transition and build bridges to new non-mainframe systems at the same time helping keep the current legacy systems compliant.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated through prior experience the ability to:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend batch cycles

  • 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.

  • Prior HHS experience would be a plus.

  • Work independently with little supervision or guidance.

  • Demonstrates a willingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes, and business functionality.

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

COBOL

Required

10

Years

IDMS

Required

10

Years

IDMS ADS/O

Required

10

Years

DMLOs

Required

10

Years

Bachman diagrams

Required

10

Years

CICS

Required

10

Years

VSAM

Required

10

Years

TSO/ISPF

Required

10

Years

JCL

Required

10

Years

PROCs and PARMS

Required

10

Years

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues in business terms

Required

10

Years

Recruiter Details:

Name : Karthikeya at gsksolutions dot com

Contact : Two eight one Three eight five Nine one one one

About US:

GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and budgetary considerations, we consistently strive to exceed client expectations, building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development, covering information security, software development, consulting, and IT audits. We excel in managing critical, time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide, ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.

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