Cobol Developer

York Solutions, LLC; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 103,380 - 122,177; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical with multiple plans

Delta Dental plan

Eye Med Vision insurance

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is hiring an iSeries (IBM COBOL Developer) to enhance applications related to pharmacy claims data. This remote position requires expertise in RPG and COBOL alongside strong problem-solving skills. Key responsibilities include designing conversion programs, supporting data processes, and collaborating with technical partners. A generous benefits package, including medical and retirement plans, is offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Strong development experience with RPG and/or COBOL on the IBM i platform.
• Experience with data conversion and batch processing programs.
• Ability to validate and deploy custom programs in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy RPG and COBOL conversion programs.
• Support data extract and update processes.
• Collaborate with partners for requirement gathering and process improvements.

Skills

RPG (RPG III/IV/ILE)

COBOL

DB2/400

SQL

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

York is hiring iSeries (IBM COBOL Developer in contract and remote capacity.

Role: iSeries (IBM i) RPG / COBOL Developer

Location: Remote

Hourly Rate: $55-$65 on W2 (Depends on Experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced iSeries Software Developer with strong expertise in RPG and COBOL to support and enhance critical applications responsible for converting, loading, and maintaining historical pharmacy claims and Prior Authorization (PA) data. This role is focused on application development, data conversion programming, process enhancements, and team-owned system maintenance, not hardware support or enterprise-wide outage management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom RPG and COBOL conversion programs to convert and load historical pharmacy claims and PA data.
• Support ongoing data extract, update, and load processes related to Prior Authorization workflows.
• Perform enhancements and fixes to existing IBM i applications and batch conversion utilities.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within team-owned programs and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with business and technical partners to gather requirements and implement process improvements.
• Maintain and update technical documentation for conversion logic, workflows, and team-supported applications.
• Participate in system maintenance activities specifically related to the applications and programs supported by the development team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong development experience with RPG (RPG III/IV/ILE) and/or COBOL on the IBM i (iSeries/AS400) platform.
• Experience writing and supporting data conversion, batch processing, and ETL-style programs. Knowledge of DB2/400, SQL, and file/database structures.
• Ability to test, validate, and deploy custom programs in a controlled production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in handling historical and regulated data sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with pharmacy claims systems, healthcare data, or insurance-related applications.
• Familiarity with Prior Authorization (PA) processes and supporting data workflows.
• Knowledge of CL programming, job scheduling, and batch processing environments.

York Solutions offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

Benefits

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth