Software Developer (Mainframe Application Development Lead)

Superior Dental Care, Inc.; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centers

On-site cafeteria

Employee bonus program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Medical Mutual in Ohio seeks a Software Developer IV – Mainframe Application Development Lead to guide design, development, and modernization of critical mainframe systems. You will provide technical leadership in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and z/OS, oversee complex projects, and ensure production stability across multiple platforms.

This hybrid role requires hands-on coding, architecture oversight, and mentoring of teammates, with in-office days at the Brooklyn, OH site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 years information systems experience.
• Minimum 4 years analysis and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads design, development, maintenance and modernization of mainframe applications.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee complex development efforts.
• Support modernization initiatives and ensure system stability across platforms.
• Develop and execute test plans for new and changed components.
• Mentor and coach team members to advance staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

VSAM

IBM z/OS

System integration

Production support

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Software Developer (Mainframe Application Development Lead)

Job Category: IT Software Developer

Requisition Number: SOFTW001399

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Cleveland, OH 44144, USA

Description

This is a hybrid-remote role based out of the Brooklyn, OH office, with the expectation to work onsite on designated in‑office days each week.

Software Developer IV_ Mainframe Application Development Lead

Responsible for leading the design, development, maintenance, and modernization of critical enterprise mainframe applications. The role requires deep technical expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IBM z/OS, system integration and production support. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee complex development efforts, support strategic modernization initiatives, and ensure the stability and scalability of business‑critical systems.

Job Summary:

Leads the process of translating user requirements and systems objectives of increasing complexity into a logical, efficient and optimal systems design. Develops and maintains new and existing applications by writing code based on the aforementioned design to ensure that business rules, security standards and government regulations are met. Provides management with recommendations for issue resolution. Creates and executes required test plans on all new and changed components.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains new and existing applications by analyzing, designing and writing code of increasing complexity that satisfies a logical, efficient and optimal systems design.
• Participates on project teams and functions as development lead on complex systems or subsystems, as needed.
• Leads program‑level and system‑level testing, implementation, and break‑fix tasks associated with business applications, including multiple platforms.
• Develops documentation of technical workflows and systems designs and verifies against user requirements.
• Works with database staff and security staff to ensure that data standards and security standards are properly applied.
• Learns new technical concepts and software languages as needed.
• Coaches and mentors team members to advance staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 years information systems experience.
• Minimum 4 years analysis and design experience.

Professional Certification(s):

• N/A

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
• Advanced understanding of multiple hardware and software platforms (e.g. mainframe, distributed, cloud, etc.).
• Solid understanding of project management practices.
• Advanced understanding of systems development life cycle.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Employees have access to on‑site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On‑site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self‑help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high‑quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self‑funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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