Part Time-Systems Specialist IV

Job Title: COBOL System Specialist IV 
Job ID: 82021
Location: Salem, Oregon - Remote (must work PST hours)

 
Overview
Our client is seeking experienced Mainframe Developers to provide hands-on development, enhancement, and support of their financial systems. Ideal candidates will be seasoned COBOL programmers with strong DB2 knowledge and experience across legacy mainframe tools. This is a technically deep role with long-term impact on production stability, code quality, and documentation.
 

What you will be doing:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems supporting core financial operations

• Perform break/fix support, bug resolution, and system recovery troubleshooting

• Execute batch processing tasks, reporting, and data extracts using tools like Easytrieve, SyncSort, and ICETOOL

• Write and maintain technical documentation for system enhancements and break/fix resolutions

• Perform quality assurance and code testing across development environments

• Collaborate with internal teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

• Monitor and optimize system performance and storage utilization

• Lead or participate in mainframe system upgrades and COBOL version migrations

• Provide input on DB2 z/OS schema changes related to ongoing and upcoming project work

• Deliver knowledge transfer to internal staff related to system functions and implemented changes

• Work within version control systems such as PanValet for code and release management

• Leverage CA Scheduler for job scheduling and batch process execution

• Maintain and manipulate VSAM data as part of production and project support

• Utilize REXX for scripting and automation tasks within the mainframe environment

• Support and update CICS-based applications and services

• Develop and modify Easytrieve programs accessing DB2 and production data sets

• Contribute to integration planning and system documentation efforts

What you must have:

• Minimum 10 years of total experience , but only 3 years’ experience developing in Cobol to support financial systems in a mainframe environment

• Strong COBOL programming background with experience in version upgrades

• Hands-on knowledge of DB2, CICS z/OS, Easytrieve, REXX, and VSAM

• Familiarity with Java development on the mainframe

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity

• High level of adaptability and a proactive learning mindset

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com