Advanced Programmer Mainframe / COBOL

Location: Remote
Duration: 9 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Programmer to support Medicaid systems development and maintenance initiatives. This role involves making coding enhancements to COBOL and ADS programs within IDMS database environments while collaborating closely with development QA and business teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mainframe technologies strong debugging and testing skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain COBOL and ADS programs in a mainframe environment.
• Work with IDMS Network and Relational databases.
• Perform coding enhancements based on technical and design specifications.
• Debug applications and perform unit and integration testing.
• Support QA User Acceptance Testing and external testing activities.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement required code fixes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors.
• Participate in rotational on-call support activities.
• Communicate project updates issues and resolutions effectively.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of Mainframe development experience
• 10 years of experience with MVS COBOL
• 10 years of experience with JCL
• 10 years of experience with IDMS/Network
• 7 years of experience with CA-ADS
• 5 years of experience with Changeman
• 5 years of experience with CICS
• 5 years of experience with VSAM

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAS
• Experience with File-AID
• Medicaid or Medicare claims processing experience
• Experience with MQ
• Experience with Endevor
• Experience with Xpeditor

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience required

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