Lead Application Developer Mainframe

Jobgether; Remote; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology partner is currently seeking a Senior Mainframe Application Developer to enhance and maintain crucial applications in a hybrid cloud environment. The role demands over 5 years of IBM z/OS development experience, with strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and DB2. Additional skills in z/OS Connect and healthcare MMIS experience are preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, contributing significantly to both technology and healthcare sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $110,000

Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative remote work culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IBM z/OS mainframe development experience.
• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.
• Experience analyzing requirements and delivering technical solutions.
• Knowledge of TSO/ISPF and standard mainframe development tools.
• Familiarity with AWS or hybrid cloud integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate into technical specifications.
• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications.
• Implement Medicaid policies within the claims processing system.
• Perform unit, integration, and regression testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

z/OS Connect

REST/API integration

Tools

TSO/ISPF

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Mainframe Application Developer - REMOTE. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact the enhancement and maintenance of essential CA-MMIS applications within a hybrid cloud environment. You will work closely with modern platforms and traditional mainframe systems, supporting healthcare claims processing and Medicaid policies. This position allows for significant contributions to both technology and healthcare sectors, driving efficiency and quality improvements in application development and integration.

Accountabilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and program logic.
• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
• Implement Medicaid policies and business rules within the claims processing system.
• Perform unit, integration, and regression testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Implement and support z/OS Connect APIs for integration with AWS and modern platforms.
• Support Data Virtualization Manager (DVM) APIs to expose legacy mainframe data.
• Collaborate with business, QA, and technical teams throughout the SDLC.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IBM z/OS mainframe development experience.
• Strong COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS experience.
• Experience analyzing requirements and delivering technical solutions.
• Knowledge of TSO/ISPF and standard mainframe development tools.
• Experience with z/OS Connect and REST/API integration preferred.
• Familiarity with AWS or hybrid cloud integration is a plus.
• Healthcare or Medicaid MMIS experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $110,000.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Collaborative and inclusive remote work culture.

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