Mainframe Programmer (COBOL / IDMS)

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Mainframe Programmer (COBOL / IDMS)

Are you an experienced Mainframe Programmer passionate about maintaining mission-critical payroll systems? We are seeking a skilled professional to support and enhance vital payroll applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to work remotely on a stable, long-term program with potential for direct hire.

Position Overview:

  • Title: Mainframe Programmer (COBOL / IDMS)
  • Location: Remote (Preference for EST hours; on-site in Indianapolis occasionally)
  • Contract Duration: 6 months with potential to convert to Direct-Hire
  • Start Date: As soon as clearances and onboarding are complete
  • Work Hours: Standard business hours, 40 hours/week
  • Clearance Requirement: Public Trust or ability to obtain
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
     

About the Project: You will be supporting critical payroll applications, predominantly in a mainframe environment. Your role involves hands-on programming, system enhancements, maintenance, and support for systems used across financial operations. You'll be an integral part of larger application support and development team, ensuring the continued reliability and performance of essential payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Modify, develop, and maintain COBOL programs in a mainframe environment
  • Support and enhance databases using IDMS and ADSO tools
  • Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system updates
  • Support system installations, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with software standards and best practices throughout the SDLC

Qualifications:

  • Must-Haves:

    • Recent and strong COBOL programming experience in a mainframe setting
    • Hands-on experience with IDMS databases
    • Knowledge of ADSO or similar database management tools
    • Experience supporting payroll or financial software systems
    • Full SDLC understanding
    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
    • 2–4 years of relevant experience
  • Nice to Have:

    • Exposure to Agile development methodologies
    • Familiarity with SQL and other development tools
    • Prior experience working on federal or DFAS programs

Pay Range: $40.00 - $42.00 Hourly

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 111750
  • Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.

 

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