Job Description
HonorVet Technologies. We're a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.
Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL / JCL / IDMS)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months
Work Type: Contract/Remote
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support a major legacy system modernization initiative involving the integration of an existing legacy application with a new statewide eligibility platform.
The consultant will be responsible for developing, enhancing, testing, and maintaining COBOL programs, JCL jobs, batch processes, and file-based interfaces to ensure accurate and reliable data exchange between legacy and modern systems.
Key Responsibilities
Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL / JCL / IDMS)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months
Work Type: Contract/Remote
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support a major legacy system modernization initiative involving the integration of an existing legacy application with a new statewide eligibility platform.
The consultant will be responsible for developing, enhancing, testing, and maintaining COBOL programs, JCL jobs, batch processes, and file-based interfaces to ensure accurate and reliable data exchange between legacy and modern systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and maintain COBOL programs and JCL batch jobs.
- Build and enhance file-based interfaces between legacy and modern applications.
- Modify file layouts, data mappings, transformation logic, and validation routines.
- Work with VSAM datasets, GDG structures, and batch processing workflows.
- Analyze and support IDMS databases, including schema and subschema navigation.
- Troubleshoot production issues, batch failures, and data discrepancies.
- Perform unit, system, integration, regression, and UAT testing.
- Support system deployment, migration, cutover, and production activities.
- Maintain technical documentation, program specifications, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, testers, and technical teams.
- Strong hands-on experience with COBOL and JCL.
- Experience with mainframe batch processing and production support.
- Hands-on experience with VSAM datasets and GDG management.
- Experience with IDMS databases, including schema and subschema concepts.
- Knowledge of flat-file processing, data mapping, and file transformations.
- Experience with FTP/SFTP and automated file transfers.
- Familiarity with CA7, Control-M, or similar job scheduling tools.
- Experience supporting legacy system integrations and modernization projects.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience with ADS/O and IDMS-COBOL integration.
- Experience in Child Support Enforcement or Human Services systems.
- Background in government eligibility or public assistance systems.
- Experience with large-scale legacy modernization initiatives.
- Knowledge of Agile or hybrid project environments.
- Experience with release management and production deployment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | 510 E. 12th St, Office 1, Des Moines, IA, IA (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $60–$65 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Website | http://www.honorvettech.com |
Benefits
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
Is a leading Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing IT, Telecom and Medical Staffing.
Skills
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.
Free resume templatesResume Builder
Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.
Resume Builder