Senior Systems Analyst Programmer (IDMS / COBOL / Mainframe)

TECKpert; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

TECKpert is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst Programmer to support a government agency in South Florida, focusing on mainframe development with IDMS, COBOL, and JCL in a z/OS environment. This full-time contract role offers remote work with occasional onsite visits in Downtown and South Miami.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IDMS, COBOL, JCL, and production support, along with strong analytical and communication skills. US-based candidates only; no sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Perform systems analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of mainframe applications.
• Develop and support batch and online applications using IDMS and COBOL in a z/OS environment.
• Maintain and enhance IDMS database structures, screen mappings, and application logic.
• Create and manage JCL for batch processing and job scheduling.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes in a controlled environment.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Support application documentation and ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams and end users to ensure reliable system performance and service delivery.
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in an IDMS / COBOL / JCL / z/OS mainframe environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems analysis, application development, and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with IDMS utilities and components, including online and batch processing.
• Strong understanding of mainframe job control, scheduling, and production operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of mainframe applications.
• Develop and support batch and online applications using IDMS and COBOL in a z/OS environment.
• Maintain and enhance IDMS database structures, screen mappings, and application logic.
• Create and manage JCL for batch processing and job scheduling.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes in a controlled environment.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams and end users to ensure reliable system performance and service delivery.

Skills

IDMS

COBOL

JCL

Mainframe

z/OS

Tools

IDMS utilities

Job description

We are looking for a COBOL / IDMS Developerto support our client based in Miami, FL.

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.

This is a remote position requiring occasional onsite visits in Downtown and South Miami.

*No third parties and no sponsorship*

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups

The Opportunity

TECKpert is supporting one of our clients, a government agency in South Florida, in identifying a highly experienced Senior Systems Analyst Programmer to support mission-critical legacy systems. This role focuses on mainframe application development, systems analysis, and production support within an enterprise z/OS environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in IDMS, COBOL, JCL, and mainframe utilities, combined with strong analytical and communication skills.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform systems analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of mainframe applications.
• Develop and support batch and online applications using IDMS and COBOL in a z/OS environment.
• Maintain and enhance IDMS database structures, screen mappings, and application logic.
• Create and manage JCL for batch processing and job scheduling.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes in a controlled environment.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Support application documentation and ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams and end users to ensure reliable system performance and service delivery.

Compensation and Term

This opportunity is for a full-time, contract position with possibleextensions and pay commensurate with experience up to$215,000per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available after 30 days of hire.

Qualifications you need

A successful candidatehas the following experience:

• Perform systems analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of mainframe applications.
• Develop and support batch and online applications using IDMS and COBOL in a z/OS environment.
• Maintain and enhance IDMS database structures, screen mappings, and application logic.
• Create and manage JCL for batch processing and job scheduling.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes in a controlled environment.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Support application documentation and ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams and end users to ensure reliable system performance and service delivery.
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in an IDMS / COBOL / JCL / z/OS mainframe environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems analysis, application development, and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with IDMS utilities and components, including online and batch processing.
• Strong understanding of mainframe job control, scheduling, and production operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence.

TECKpertprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.