> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/37256-cobol-idms-developer-remote](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/37256-cobol-idms-developer-remote). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote) - **Company:** A.C. Coy - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Compilers, Databases, Database Development, Electronic Data Processing, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Commercial Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Utility Software, Z/OS, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us23286db6409a19c14cf3ad63bf442c5d ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * 4+ years of IBM z/OS-based mainframe experience using COBOL, CICS, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Strong knowledge of IDMS database. * Ability of designing, coding and testing software requirements. * Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. * Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc. * Familiarity and knowledge of the Agile methodology is a plus. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. * Must be a US Citizen (no dual citizenship). * Able to obtain DoD Public Trust clearance. * Must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in the last 5 years. * Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years. ## Description * Tier One Technologies is looking for a COBOL/IDMS Developer to maintain and support a large payroll application as well as helping in the database environment. * This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT. Responsibilities: * Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design. * Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met. * Modify existing databases and database management systems. * Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions. * Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. * Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. * Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepare operating instructions; design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. * Ensure software standards are met. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. * Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. * Review project requests describing database users' needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project., Overview: Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement, and maintenance support for a payroll application of our U.S. Govern… + 8 hours ago, Overview: Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement, and maintenance support for a payroll application of our U.S. Govern… + 2 months ago ## Related Videos - [Just-in-time Compilation in JVM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/240-just-in-time-compilation-in-jvm) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Building a Compiler with C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/116-building-a-compiler-with-c) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Migrating from COBOL with AI: A Moonshot Demo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1531-migrating-from-cobol-with-ai-a-moonshot-demo) - [Code that writes code - .NET Source generators](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100154-code-that-writes-code-net-source-generators) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)