Systems Programmer; Cobol​/DB

Legacy Mainframe Application Systems Programmer (Cobol/DB2) – Carson City, NV (100% Remote)

Title:

Legacy Mainframe Application Systems Programmer (Cobol/DB2)

Location:

Carson City, NV (100% remote)
Duration:
To at least 6/30/2026 (possible extensions)
Compensation: $60.00 – $83.00 per hour
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

The application (CARRS) is an integrated system supported by client‑server and web applications written in Power Builder, , ASP.NET, COBOL, DB2, ZEKE, JCL, CICS, and SQL Server. The client application has over 900 internal users, 800,000 portal accounts, many external customers, and interfaces with local, state, and federal agencies. The core runs on System Z with multiple CICS and DB2 environments secured by RACF.

It consists of COBOL/DB2 programs that run in batch and CICS environments.

• COBOL, CICS, DB2 queries, JCL, ZEKE.
• Produce extensive reports and data exports.
• Provide status reports as required by CLIENT personnel.
• Log activity and time using CLIENT time‑tracking software (Jira) daily.
• Support CLIENT IT teams as needed.
• Document changes and follow protocols established.
• Respond promptly and accurately to Webex, MS Teams, emails, etc.
• Interact with CLIENT IT teams and complete assigned tasks.
• Strictly follow CLIENT IT standards and procedures.
• DB2 database and dataset backup and recovery.
• Refresh data as needed.
• Clone and establish additional application environments as needed.
• Aid in data conversion projects and extract data to staging environments as needed.
• Maintain privacy and security of data.
• Support Application Lifecycle, application development tools, as needed.
• Migrate database changes.
• Document and update procedures and checklists.
• Coordinate DR testing and support data conversion and migration.
• Help CLIENT IT teams with SQL review and tuning.
• Discuss business requirements and help with application and database design.

• Complete work and project tasks assigned.
• Provide daily/weekly status reports of the project, detailing:
  • Overall completion status of the project relative to the approved plan and schedule.
  • Document problems encountered and proposed/actual resolutions.
  • Document issues that need to be addressed.
  • Document accomplishments during the period.
  • Document planned activities for the next reporting period.

• Capability to perform the functions described in Scope of Work.
• Minimum nine (9) years in COBOL, CICS, DB2 queries, JCL.
• Experience in complex DB2 environments with multiple subsystems.
• Experience with ZOS tools and utilities – TSO, ISPF, SDSF, JCL, RACF, REXX.
• Experience with DB2 tools – SPUFI, QMF or equivalent.
• Proficient with making entries in DB2 utilities.
• Ability to work with CLIENT IT teams to understand requirements and design databases.
• Expertise in evaluating and tuning SQL queries.
• Good knowledge of COBOL/CICS/DB2 application programming environment.
• Good communication, documentation and user‑requirement gathering skills.
• Proficient in analyzing, debugging and troubleshooting issues and ABENDs.
• Team player who can work with other contractors/consultants and permanent employees under a complex team structure.

• Experience configuring DB2 Connect.
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools like LCM, SCLM, RTC or similar.

• 100% remote (or on site).
• Must pass criminal background check before starting work.
• 20–30 hours per week, possible extension past 6/30/2026.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• …and much more.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.