Senior Software Engineer- COBOL coding

Humana; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health-focused company as a COBOL Developer, contributing to the Claims Adjudication System. This remote role involves coding, quality assurance, and collaboration with business leaders to enhance software solutions. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits effective day 1

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Parental and caregiver leave

Employee charity matching program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in designing, developing, and testing software applications.
• A passion for improving consumer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Code software applications that align with business requirements.
• Standardize quality assurance procedures for software.
• Research complaints and resolve complex software-related issues.

Skills

COBOL

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

CICS

VSAM

DB2

Azure DevOps

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
**Requires a strong foundation in COBOL mainframe development **
The Claims Adjudication System (CAS) team at Humana is essential in delivering core services through effective claims processing and management solutions. This position involves coding software applications based on business requirements and addressing moderately complex to complex issues through in-depth analysis.

Responsibilities

• Code software applications that align with business requirements, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Standardize quality assurance procedures for software, overseeing testing and debugging while developing necessary fixes.
• Research complaints and make adjustments or recommendations to resolve complex software-related issues.
• Begin to influence departmental strategy and make decisions on technical approaches for project components, working independently with considerable latitude.
• Work closely with business leaders to develop innovative solutions that enhance functionality, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
• Design and review software solutions that meet business requirements, ensuring a smooth transition to the development team.
• Conduct quality reviews of software and actively work to improve deliverable quality.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• COBOL coding experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in designing, developing, and testing software applications and/or infrastructure.
• A passion for contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CICS, VSAM, and DB2.
• Agile experience.
• Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Master's Degree.

Why Humana?

You'll experience the following perks as a full-time Humana employee:

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

• Health benefits effective day 1
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
• Recognition pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships for eligible dependents
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Employee charity matching program
• Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
• Career development opportunities

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Social Security Task

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [e-mail] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$106,900 - $147,000 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 05-30-2025
About us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.