Programmer – Advanced - PA 26-00024


Fully Remote Job

Posted On: January 02, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 16, 2026
Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Job Title: Programmer – Advanced

Duration: 12 Months (Contract)
Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Programmer to support production systems, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to short-term development initiatives. This role involves close collaboration with technical, operational, QA, and business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Scope of Work

  • Provide production system backfill support

  • Work on smaller, short-term development projects as needed

  • Collaborate with customers, development teams, operations, and QA staff

  • Participate in an on-call rotation as required

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain COBOL and ADS programs on a Mainframe (MVS) environment

  • Perform coding changes using IDMS Network and Relational databases

  • Debug, unit test, and support integration testing of code changes

  • Support QA, UAT, and external testing by resolving defects and making code updates

  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats

  • Collaborate with internal teams and contracted staff

Required Skills & Experience (in order of importance)

  • Mainframe programming (MVS)

  • COBOL

  • JCL

  • IDMS (Network & Relational Database)

  • Strong soft skills including communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and time management

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with Mainframe programming

  • 5+ years of experience with COBOL

  • 5+ years of experience with JCL

  • 5+ years of experience with IDMS databases

  • Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills

  • Changeman

  • TSO / ADS

  • Footprints

  • SAS

  • File-Aid

  • Prior experience with Medicaid systems

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com.

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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