Remote COBOL & CICS Mainframe Developer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Wellbeats membership

Gym discount

Job summary

GDH is seeking a mainframe-focused software professional to develop, maintain, and support COBOL, CICS, and JCL applications on IBM systems. The role entails lifecycle tasks from requirements analysis through testing and deployment, ensuring compliance with client and government standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of mainframe experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and eligibility for a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in mainframe application development and support.
• Proficiency with COBOL, CICS, JCL, and IBM mainframe environments.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes, including requirements gathering, development, testing, and deployment.
• Basic understanding of electronic hardware, circuit boards, and computer development tools across platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• U.S. Government security clearance eligibility required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of requirements with client specifications and government standards through formal verification methods.
• Translate high-level product development strategies into detailed system requirement specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop standards, procedures, and best practices for product development.
• Design system interfaces and integrate system components to function cohesively.
• Establish and evaluate system performance using technical criteria and performance measures.
• Support customer engagement and assist in business development by understanding and shaping system requirements.
• Participate in system conceptual design and document design concepts.
• Conduct system design reviews and ensure traceability and compliance of hardware and software components.
• Develop verification procedures and customer acceptance test plans for system requirements.
• Modify and oversee databases and database management systems; collaborate with programmers and analysts during database development projects.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

JCL

IBM mainframe environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Job description

GDH is seeking a mainframe-focused software professional to develop, maintain, and support COBOL, CICS, and JCL applications on IBM systems. The role entails lifecycle tasks from requirements analysis through testing and deployment, ensuring compliance with client and government standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of mainframe experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and eligibility for a U.S.