DP Professionals Inc
DP Professionals Inc

Mainframe COBOL Developer

Hybrid in Columbia, SC, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • COBOL
  • MAINFRAME
  • INSURANCE CLAIMS

Summary

DPP is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.
 
Location: Partial onsite Tues., Wed., Thurs., and as needed.
Duration: 12 months; W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.
 
Position summary:
  • This role focuses on Host mainframe development for claims processing applications.
  • Candidates must have proven hands‑on experience with mainframe technologies, COBOL and/or APS, and batch‑oriented systems.
  • Applicants without direct mainframe experience will not be considered. 
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • COBOL and mainframe development experience
  • Hands‑on work with batch applications
  • Insurance or healthcare claims background 
Preferred skills:
  • APS
  • NDVR
  • Mainframe debugging tools
  • Mainframe batch tools
  • Reporting/Data Warehouse experience
  • Batch processing experience
  • Local candidates preferred 
Minimum required work experience:
  • 6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related work experience. 
Responsibilities:
  • Develop code following structured Waterfall methodology
  • Perform thorough unit testing before handoff to Systems Testing
  • Independently debug issues and complete code walkthroughs
  • Manage code migrations through all environments up to Production
  • Collaborate with internal company teams and cross‑functional partners 
Soft skills:
  • Strong organizational skills to meet firm, mandated timelines
  • Clear, effective communication across teams and partner groups
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
About the team:
  • This systems team supports TRICARE and VA contracts, delivering accurate and timely claims processing for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
  • You will join a collaborative team of ~15 professionals focused on hands‑on coding, testing, debugging, and managing migrations to production within a structured environment.
  • All candidates must be able to obtain a C2 government clearance due to the sensitivity of the work. 
Work schedule:
  • Hours: 8 am – 5 pm
  • Occasional overtime may be required to ensure project deadlines are met
  • While this position does not enter the on-call rotation immediately, the selected candidate will be added to the rotation approximately nine months after joining the team. 
Required education/equivalencies:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
  • OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
  • OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at to learn more about this position (#26-00214).

: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
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  • Dice Id: 10114775
  • Position Id: 26-00214
  • Posted 1 day ago
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