Mainframe COBOL Developer

Mainframe COBOL Developer
100% Remote

Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder!

Development Responsibilities (60%)
• Develop and maintain code for complex technical solutions across multiple platforms and environments.
• Modify existing applications and create new functionality while addressing security vulnerabilities and performance considerations.
• Review peer-developed code, identify defects or improvement opportunities, and assist in resolution efforts.
• Contribute to and help enforce development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
• Produce detailed technical documentation and design specifications, including integration touchpoints and dependencies.
• Analyze business and technical requirements, identifying missing information, inconsistencies, or potential risks.

Testing & Quality Assurance (30%)
• Execute unit testing, troubleshooting, and debugging activities based on functional and technical specifications.
• Develop and validate test scenarios to ensure application stability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve more advanced or complex application defects when needed.

Project & Delivery Support (10%)
• Assist with estimating effort, timelines, and resource requirements for development initiatives and project tasks.
• Partner with Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Project Managers, and external vendors throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support application deployment and migration activities across environments, ensuring appropriate documentation and transition readiness.
• Evaluate third-party tools, platforms, and vendor solutions through research and gap analysis activities.
• Ensure adherence to IT controls, security standards, and established corporate governance practices to protect application and data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, process improvements, and technology enhancements.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• Prior experience in software engineering, application development, or programming-focused roles.
• Advanced COBOL development experience within enterprise mainframe environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL II, JCL, IBM utilities, DB2, and Endevor.
• Medicare, healthcare payer, or insurance industry experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of CICS, CMOD, and CA View is considered a plus.
• Solid understanding of unit testing methodologies, release management processes, code design standards, technical documentation, and change management practices.
• Experience working with source control/version management tools.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise technology environments, systems, and application architectures.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced, evolving technical environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience developing in multiple object-oriented or structured programming languages.
• Proficiency with common business productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and diagramming tools such as Visio.
• Experience using debugging and troubleshooting tools to diagnose application issues.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate options and recommend solutions aligned to business goals and technical strategy.

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