Mainframe COBOL Developer-W2 Only

Job Title: Mainframe COBOL Developer-W2 Only

Remote

Duration: 9 Months Contract

Job Description:

The role involves maintaining and enhancing critical production systems while contributing to smaller short-term projects. The candidate will collaborate closely with development, operations, QA teams, and business stakeholders.

The project includes production system backfill, enhancements to existing applications, and participation in short-term initiatives. The candidate will work with customers, development staff, operational teams, and QA personnel to ensure system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Medicaid Services MMIS and MEDS teams to implement coding changes in COBOL and ADS programs.
• Work with IDMS Network and IDMS Relational databases based on technical and design specifications.
• Perform debugging, unit testing, and integration testing for all code changes.
• Support QA, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and External Testing by addressing defects and implementing required updates.
• Communicate effectively with agency staff and other contracted resources.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, change management, and documentation practices.

Required Technical Skills (in order of importance)

• 10+ years of Mainframe experience
• 10+ years of MVS COBOL
• 10+ years of JCL
• 10+ years of IDMS/Network
• 10+ years of DB2
• 7+ years of CA-ADS
• 5+ years of Changeman
• 5+ years of CICS
• 5+ years of VSAM

Preferred Skills

• SAS
• File-Aid
• Medicaid or Medicare claims processing experience
• MQ
• Endevor
• Xpeditor

Soft Skills Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced setting
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure

Education

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience