Software Developer (COBOL)

General Dynamics Information Technology; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

On-site work in Albany, NY

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is hiring a Software Developer (COBOL) to support the NYS Medicaid Management Information System. You will code, test, and document complex mainframe applications with COBOL, CICS and DB2, while staying aligned with eMedNY program standards.

The role emphasizes analytical mindset, attention to detail, and collaboration within a team, delivering reliable software for government projects from Albany, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of IT experience.
• 2+ years of COBOL, CICS and DB2 experience.
• Knowledge of SQL, mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, maintenance and support of complex applications and processes.
• Meet eMedNY Program standards for specification development, coding, code review, testing and related documentation.
• Create documentation artifacts for the SDLC review and approval.
• Assist in effort and duration estimates for systemic enhancements.
• Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues.
• Stay current with industry trends and standards.
• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry changes.

Skills

Strong interpersonal & communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

COBOL

CICS

DB2

SQL

Mainframe technologies

NYS MMIS healthcare domain

EDI HIPAA X12 5010

NCPDP D.0

IBM WebSphere WAS

Java J2EE

JMS

JUnit

Spring Framework

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

SOAP/REST

Maven

XML (XSD/XSLT)

Linux

Job description

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (COBOL)

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Software Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Systems Development, Application Development team. As a Software Developer, you will be trusted to code functional programs and applications associated with the eMedNY program.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the COBOL programming language, CICS, DB2 and mainframe technologies, open systems interfaces and technologies. The ideal candidate will also have an analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail. The goal is to write “clean” and flawless code to produce fully functional software applications according to requirements and design. Our office is located at Corporate Woods in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Perform analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, maintenance and support of complex applications and processes.
• Meet eMedNY Program standards associated with specification development, coding, code review, unit and string testing, and related documentation.
• Create appropriate documentation artifacts associated with the SDLC stage for review and approval.
• Assist in preparing effort and duration estimates associated with systemic enhancements.
• Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise.
• Stay abreast of industry technical and development trends and remain current with standards.
• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline

• Required Experience:
  • 2+ years of IT experience
  • 2+ years of COBOL, CICS and DB2

• Required Technical Skills:
  • COBOL, CICS and DB2
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces and technologies
  • Knowledge and experience with NYS MMIS or other Healthcare
  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0

• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, application development personnel and management
  • Ability to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail required

• Preferred Skills:
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
  • Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
  • Java (multithreaded programming)
  • Java Message Service (JMS)
  • Java Unit Testing Framework (JUnit)
  • Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Batch, Data, REST)
  • Front-end frameworks like HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery, Angular JS
  • SOAP/RESTful Web Services
  • Apache Ant, Maven
  • XML Related Technologies - XSD, XPath, XSLT, etc.
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Linux
  • Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodology
  • Knowledge of Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or similar tools

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.