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Ideal / Datacom SME

Kforce Inc
Armonk, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Armonk, NY that is seeking an Ideal/Datacom SME.

Requirements

  • 5 years of hands-on experience with CA IDEAL and CA Datacom in mainframe environments
  • Proven expertise in developing, maintaining, and enhancing large-scale enterprise applications using ideal/Datacom
  • Strong coding and testing experience in IDEAL/DATACOM and COBOL/CICS/DTACOM combinations
  • Experience in production support and maintenance
  • Experience with JCL, CICS, COBOL, VSAM, and batch processing in a mainframe environment
  • Knowledge of Datacom QDRY and DB utilities, along with performance tuning expertise
  • Experience in mainframe testing tools, version controllers and job schedulers, such as Xpeditor, Endevor, Control-M, etc.
  • Exceptional debugging and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis
  • Ability to resolve complex technical issues quickly and efficiently in a high-pressure environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with business stakeholders, technical teams, and non-technical users

Preferred

  • Experience with modernization of legacy systems, including migrations or integrations with more modern platforms
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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