COBOL Developer

Hansen Talent Group
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS)
COBOL
IBM DB2
Software Debugging
UN Electronic Data Interchange for Administration Commerce and Transport
Job Control Language (JCL)
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Engineering
System Testing
Data Processing

Job description

Hansen Talent Group is hiring a COBOL Developer to support a mainframe-based enterprise environment.

This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting complex applications within a healthcare claims processing environment. You'll work on EDI transactions, collaborate with business and technical teams, and ensure reliable data processing across critical systems.

What You'll Do

  • Analyze, design, develop, and implement complex COBOL-based applications
  • Support healthcare EDI processing, including claims and eligibility transactions
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Design, code, test, and debug programs in a mainframe environment
  • Perform system enhancements, conversions, and post-implementation support
  • Create and execute test plans, validate results, and maintain documentation
  • Evaluate system impacts and dependencies across applications
  • Provide guidance and technical support to junior developers
  • Support production systems, including troubleshooting and on-call responsibilities

Requirements

  • Strong COBOL development experience (mainframe environment)
  • Experience with healthcare claims and EDI processing (X12 transactions)
  • 6+ years of application development, systems testing, or related experience
  • Experience with CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and JCL
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, system design, and integration methodologies
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot issues effectively
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

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