

Kforce Inc
Ideal / Datacom SME
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This role is for an Ideal/Datacom SME in Armonk, NY, with a contract length of unspecified duration. It offers a pay rate based on experience. Key skills required include 5+ years of CA IDEAL and Datacom expertise, COBOL, JCL, and mainframe production support.
π - Country
United States
π± - Currency
$ USD
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π° - Day rate
480
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ποΈ - Date
December 10, 2025
π - Duration
Unknown
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ποΈ - Location
On-site
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π - Contract
Unknown
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π - Security
Unknown
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π - Location detailed
Armonk, NY
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π§ - Skills detailed
#Batch #Agile #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #JCL (Job Control Language) #Version Control #Migration #Debugging #Scrum
Role description
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Armonk, NY that is seeking an Ideal/Datacom SME.
Requirements
β’ 5+ years of hands-on experience with CA IDEAL and CA Datacom in mainframe environments
β’ Proven expertise in developing, maintaining, and enhancing large-scale enterprise applications using ideal/Datacom
β’ Strong coding and testing experience in IDEAL/DATACOM and COBOL/CICS/DTACOM combinations
β’ Experience in production support and maintenance
β’ Experience with JCL, CICS, COBOL, VSAM, and batch processing in a mainframe environment
β’ Knowledge of Datacom QDRY and DB utilities, along with performance tuning expertise
β’ Experience in mainframe testing tools, version controllers and job schedulers, such as Xpeditor, Endevor, Control-M, etc.
β’ Exceptional debugging and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis
β’ Ability to resolve complex technical issues quickly and efficiently in a high-pressure environment
β’ Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with business stakeholders, technical teams, and non-technical users
Preferred
β’ Experience with modernization of legacy systems, including migrations or integrations with more modern platforms
β’ 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.
By clicking βApply Todayβ you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Armonk, NY that is seeking an Ideal/Datacom SME.
Requirements
β’ 5+ years of hands-on experience with CA IDEAL and CA Datacom in mainframe environments
β’ Proven expertise in developing, maintaining, and enhancing large-scale enterprise applications using ideal/Datacom
β’ Strong coding and testing experience in IDEAL/DATACOM and COBOL/CICS/DTACOM combinations
β’ Experience in production support and maintenance
β’ Experience with JCL, CICS, COBOL, VSAM, and batch processing in a mainframe environment
β’ Knowledge of Datacom QDRY and DB utilities, along with performance tuning expertise
β’ Experience in mainframe testing tools, version controllers and job schedulers, such as Xpeditor, Endevor, Control-M, etc.
β’ Exceptional debugging and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis
β’ Ability to resolve complex technical issues quickly and efficiently in a high-pressure environment
β’ Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with business stakeholders, technical teams, and non-technical users
Preferred
β’ Experience with modernization of legacy systems, including migrations or integrations with more modern platforms
β’ 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.
By clicking βApply Todayβ you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.






