IT Production and Systems Support Engineer (Mainframe and Claims Processing)

Mindlance

Columbia, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Adjudication, Analysis Skills, Claims Processing, Cobol Programming Language, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Groovy Programming Language, Healthcare, IBM z-OS Operating System, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, JCL (Job Control Language), Jenkins, Mainframe Computer, Microsoft SharePoint, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, On Call, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Oracle, Oracle Database, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Engineering, Production Control, Production Support, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Salesforce.com, Scripting (Scripting Languages), ServiceNow, Software Administration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Testing, Transaction Processing/Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)

LOCATION

Columbia, MD

POSTED

2 days ago

Hybrid Onsite at Columbia, MD

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer, Sr. IT Production Support with 7+ years of experience to support mission-critical production systems within a federal claims processing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement of applications supporting claims vouchering, adjudication, and EDI processing.
The ideal candidate will combine mainframe expertise, application support, data analysis, and incident management skills to support both legacy and modern platforms while delivering high-quality service to internal teams and external plan vendors.
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Key Responsibilities
Production Monitoring & Support
" Monitor daily production processes across platforms including Mainframe (z/OS), CA7, and Jenkins.
" Monitor applications using tools like Dynatrace and Jenkins for system health and performance
" Ensure successful execution of batch jobs and workflows; respond to alerts and system issues.
" Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve job failures (abends), including restarting production and test jobs.
" Provide Tier 1/L1 support for production applications and tenant systems.
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Incident Management & Issue Resolution
" Perform end-to-end incident lifecycle management including triage, analysis, resolution, and closure
" Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and identify recurring incident patterns
" Document incidents, escalations, and resolutions in tracking tools (e.g., ServiceNow, SharePoint, Salesforce)
" Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams for issue resolution
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Data Analysis & EDI Processing
" Analyze and process EDI 837/835 healthcare claims and XML files
" Investigate claim errors (e.g., 999 rejections) and ensure data integrity
" Write and execute complex SQL queries across multi-database (Oracle) environments
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Documentation & Continuous Improvement
" Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and system documentation
" Document monitoring design, workflows, and support processes
" Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency
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Required Skills & Qualifications
" Bachelor s degree in computer science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
" 5 7+ years of experience in IT production support or operations
" Experience with CA-7 job scheduling and batch processing
" Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
" Proficiency in SQL and Oracle databases
" Experience with incident management processes and tools
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Technical Skills
" Mainframe: COBOL, JCL, CA7
" Scripting: Python, Groovy (Jenkins pipelines)
" Monitoring Tools: Dynatrace, Jenkins, Prometheus
" Databases: Oracle, SQL, Snowflakes
" EDI: 837/835 transactions, XML processing
" Tools: Jenkins, SharePoint, Salesforce or similar ticketing systems

Preferred Qualifications
" Knowledge of Claims Adjudication processes (Healthcare domain)
" Experience with EDI transaction standards and healthcare claims systems
" Exposure to object-oriented programming languages
" Experience working with Client Cross (Client) or similar plans
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Work Environment
" Fast-paced, production-critical IT environment
" Require on-call support or extended hours during production incidents.

EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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