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# Advanced Mainframe Programmer (COBOL / IDMS)

- **Company:** Stellar Professionals
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** COBOL (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Systems Development Life Cycle, SAS (Software), Software Systems, File-aid
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9ad56678c91da9bd971ed080cc2ec066

## About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Advanced Mainframe Programmer to support critical, large-scale healthcare data systems. If you have 10+ years of legacy system expertise and want a stable, long-term remote opportunity, we want to hear from you!, Candidates must possess the following core technical background to be considered:

 * Mainframe Environment: 10+ years of deep expertise
 * MVS COBOL: 10+ years of hands-on development
 * IDMS (Network/Relational): 10+ years of database experience
 * CA-ADS: 10+ years of programming experience
 * JCL: 5+ years of experience

Preferred Bonus Skills

 * Experience with ChangeMan, File-Aid, Footprints, or SAS
 * Prior State Medicaid / MMIS claims processing experience, * High School Diploma paired with 10+ years of computer system development experience.



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