Overview
Remote
$0+
Contract - W2
No Travel Required
Skills
Cobol
DB2
Job Details
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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Mainframe COBOL/DB2 Development
Location: REMOTE
Job Type: Contract - Fortune 10 Company - Healthcare/Insurance
Overview:
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer / Mainframe Developer with expertise in COBOL and DB2 development, with a solid understanding of MQ and API technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in insurance, and be well-versed in Agile methodologies. The Senior Software Engineer will play a crucial role in developing, maintaining, modernizing, and optimizing mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mainframe Development (COBOL): Design, develop, and maintain mainframe-based applications and services using COBOL, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
- Database Management (DB2):Work with DB2 databases to design, query, and optimize database structures to support applications.
- Middleware Integration (MQ & API ):Utilize IBM MQ for message queuing and integration with various systems. Building API for integrations.
- Healthcare Industry Expertise:Leverage your knowledge of healthcare systems, especially within the insurance domain, to deliver technology solutions that meet business needs while adhering to industry standards.
- Agile & Product Mindset:Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments, delivering high-quality software iteratively.
- Collaboration & Mentoring:Work closely with other developers, QA engineers, product owners, and stakeholders.
- Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:Proactively address issues and provide solutions in production environments. Support incident management and root cause analysis.
Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in COBOL and Mainframe development.
- Proficiency in DB2 database management, including SQL queries and optimization.
- Experience with IBM MQ for message queuing and system integration.
- Experience with API building.
Experience:
- Deep experience in software development, with significant exposure to COBOL, DB2 and Mainframe technologies.
- Proven experience in the healthcare industry, preferably within the insurance sector.
- Strong understanding of the Agile methodology and product-driven development.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with modernizing legacy systems.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and hybrid environments.
- Knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g., HIPAA, HL7).
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