COBOL Developer

DP Professionals
  • Columbia, SC
  • Quick Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

DPP is seeking a COBOL Developer for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.
 
Work location: Hybrid in Columbia, SC
Duration: 11 months
Schedule: Onsite Tues, Wed, Thurs and as needed
Terms: W2 Contract
 
Position Description:
  • Join a team that supports mission-critical healthcare claims processing applications and related business functions.
  • Analyze business requirements, design and implement solutions, and support critical healthcare claims processing applications.
  • Create and modify COBOL programs, JCL processes, DB2 queries, and CICS transactions to implement new functionality, resolve production issues, and support ongoing business initiatives.
  • Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required after completion of the onboarding period.
  • The rotation consists of approximately one week of coverage every 8-12 weeks.
  • Developers serving as the primary on-call resource are supported by experienced application subject matter experts who also participate in the rotation, ensuring access to system expertise when troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to support production issues, implementations, or business needs.
Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree;
  • OR 4 years of job-related work experience;
  • OR 2 years of job-related experience plus an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree.
Required Work Experience:
  • 4 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.
Required Technologies:
  • COBOL (batch and online application development)
  • JCL (Job Control Language) (batch processing, job scheduling, and restart/recovery)
  • DB2 (SQL development, database access, and performance tuning)
  • CICS (online transaction processing and support)
Soft Skills:
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Strong Communication Skills (Verbal and Written), Adaptability, Intellectual Curiosity and Continuous Learning, Collaboration, Ownership, and Accountability, Attention to Detail
Preferred Qualifications:
  • IMS (database and transaction processing)
  • IBM MQ (MQ Series) (application messaging and integration)
  • Experience with VS Code, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Zowe, Node.js, Git-based source control, and AI-assisted development workflows.
  • Healthcare payer experience, particularly claims adjudication, eligibility, benefits, pricing, provider, or pharmacy systems.
Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
 
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01059).
 DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbia, SC

Skills

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  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
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