Pharmacy Claims/Application Developer

Gainwell Technologies LLC; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation policy

401(k) employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies seeks a Pharmacy Claims/Application Developer to design, develop, and support batch processing apps in Linux/Unix. You will guide teams, translate requirements into scalable solutions, and collaborate with analysts, QA, and stakeholders to ensure compliant results.

The role emphasizes cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and Medicaid system knowledge, with a fully remote US work option and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Application Development, Technical Leadership and Batch Programming using C, Unix, and Linux.
• 5+ years leading technical teams and supporting all SDLC phases in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• 5+ years of SQL Server and/or Oracle experience including data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Change Management, Release Planning, Production Deployments and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience with Medicaid Pharmacy Healthcare Systems areas (claims/reference, PBM, Drug Rebate, ProdDur).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support complex batch processing applications in Linux/Unix.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and solution design across SDLC and teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions; collaborate with stakeholders.
• Analyze and resolve database issues using SQL Server and/or Oracle; perform root-cause analysis.
• Support deployments, releases, and modernization via automation, cloud tech, and DevOps practices.
• Contribute to Medicaid healthcare systems and develop technical documentation and guides.

Skills

C, Unix, Linux

Batch programming

Technical leadership

SQL Server

Oracle

Azure/AWS

SDLC (Agile/Waterfall)

Automation

XML & scripting

Job description

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As a Pharmacy Claims/Application Developer at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

Pharmacy Claims/Application Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting complex batch processing applications within Linux and Unix environments. This role provides technical leadership by guiding development teams through solution design, best practices, and issue resolution while partnering with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions. The position requires close collaboration with business analysts, quality assurance, infrastructure, and project management teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements. The Senior Batch Developer will also participate in release planning, deployment activities, continuous process improvement initiatives, and the adoption of modern development practices, including cloud technologies and DevOps methodologies.

Your role in our mission

• Design, develop, maintain, and support complex batch processing applications within Linux and Unix environments, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions for Medicaid business operations.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring developers, guiding solution design, conducting code reviews, and supporting all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, quality assurance teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that meet client, regulatory, and operational needs.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application and database issues using SQL Server and/or Oracle, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve system performance and stability.
• Support change management, release planning, production deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping drive modernization efforts through automation, cloud technologies, and DevOps best practices.
• Contribute to the design and support of Medicaid healthcare systems, including claims processing, reference systems, PBM, Drug Rebate, ProdDur, batch processing environments, and other mission critical healthcare applications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, process flows, and support materials to ensure knowledge sharing, compliance, and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in Application Development, Technical Leadership, and Batch Programming using C, Unix, and Linux, with experience in system integration, automation, XML, and scripting.
• 5+ years of experience in Leading Technical Teams, Mentoring Developers, and Supporting all phases of the SDLC in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• 5+ years of experience in SQL Server and/or Oracle, including Database Querying, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, and Implementation of Corrective Actions.
• Experience with Change Management, Release Planning, Production Deployments, and Cloud Platforms such as Azure and/or AWS, supported by strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience supporting the following Medicaid Pharmacy Healthcare Systems Areas: Pharmacy Claims/Reference, PBM, batch processing environments, interChange, Drug Rebate, ProdDur, and other regulated healthcare applications.

What you should expect in this role

• Fully remote opportunity with the option to work anywhere within the United States.
• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs and travel as required.
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation.
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is November 30, 2026.

The pay range for this position is $68,000.00 - $97,200.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.