Remote COBOL/IDMS Software Designer

GDH; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a COBOL / IDMS Software Designer to analyze business requirements and design COBOL-based solutions for IBM mainframe environments. You will plan, direct, and coordinate software development activities across multiple teams, participate in strategic technology decisions, and help deliver robust software solutions remotely within the United States.

The role emphasizes solution design, requirements analysis, system architecture, and technical specifications for development teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant COBOL/IDMS/ADS/O experience.
• Fully remote within approved locations in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements.
• Create program specifications and technical documentation.
• Design data structures and processing logic.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Develop system components and ensure traceability and compliance.

Skills

Technical standards

Communication skills

Analytical skills

SDLC knowledge

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Hardware/Software knowledge

Cross-platform tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

GDH is seeking a COBOL / IDMS Software Designer to analyze business requirements and design COBOL-based solutions for IBM mainframe environments. You will plan, direct, and coordinate software development activities across multiple teams, participate in strategic technology decisions, and help deliver robust software solutions remotely within the United States.

The role emphasizes solution design, requirements analysis, system architecture, and technical specifications for development teams,