Mainframe Developer IV

Spectraforce Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Columbia, SC seeks a Mainframe Developer IV to design, code, test, and implement complex mainframe applications. You will work in a fast-paced environment with COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS and MQ within a team that values thorough analysis and reliable delivery.

The role involves leading technical tasks, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with business analysts to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in analysis, design, programming and implementation of mainframe solutions.
• Ability to lead or provide technical guidance on projects and to work with customers and analysts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, code, test and implement complex mainframe applications.
• Produce project deliverables and ensure changes align with architecture and business goals.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and define solutions.
• Test modified programs and document logic and changes.
• Design and develop IT systems, data sources, and novel approaches within budget and schedule.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and act as internal consultant on complex projects.
• Perform thorough testing and create required documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Under pressure

Project management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

COBOL

CICS

DB2

IMS

MQ

JCL (IBM Batch JCL)

Easytrieve

APS Code Generator

SYNCSORT

EDz product

Job description

Job Title

Mainframe Developer IV

Duration

6 months

Location

Columbia, SC

C2 Eligibility required

Duties

• Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications. Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.
• 20% Produce deliverables related to the assigned project. Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems. May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.
• 20% Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization's architectural standards. Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements.
• 20% Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• 15% Design and develop IT systems. Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• 15% Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• 10% Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.

Work Environment

• Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Minimum Required Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
• Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem solving skills. Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
• Familiar with project management concepts.
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
• Pays attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.
• In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.

Minimum Required Software and Other Tools

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

Minimum Required Education

• Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.

Degree Equivalency

• 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Minimum Required Work Experience

• 6 years-of application development, systems testing or other job related experience.

Required Systems, Software and Tools

• COBOL

Preferred Experience

• HIPAA X12 5010 transaction(s) processing (I.E. 837 trans for claims, 835 trans for settlement, 834 trans for membership coverage, 270/271 trans for membership validation, and 276/277 trans for claims inquiry)
• Host NDM, FTP, VPN push/receive of files from UNIX server(s)
• Healthcare claims knowledge of data and file formats for Commercial systems; EDIG systems; TRICARE systems
• PIMS provider knowledge from development of original PIMS application
• IBM Connect Direct
• Technical Requirements, Business Requirements, Test Plans, Implementation Plans
• CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, IBM Batch JCL, Easytrieve, APS Code Generator, Vendor Pricing Software
• MS Office
• EDz vendor product for APS on non-host
• Mainframe Utilities (SYNCSORT, IDCAMS, IBM IEB*, IEF* utilities, FILEAID, ZEKE Scheduler, NDM (Network Data Mover), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), VPN (Virtual Private Network))

Additional Job Description

• The position resides in the EDIG (Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) team working on the host side with a small team of developers.
• The position requires that the individual can pass a C-2 Security Clearance.
• Looking for a self-starter and team player.
• The main software used in this position is COBOL (Mainframe, Micro Focus), CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, IBM Batch JCL, Easytrieve, APS Code Generator, Vendor Pricing Software, MS Office, and EDz vendor product for APS on non-host.
• The position works closely with the team lead on direction and job assignment.
• The position has on-call responsibilities in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities.
• The host side interacts with a non-host team and operations team in order to support the EDIG process managing healthcare claims.