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# Cobol Programmer

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, IBM DB2, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Mainframes, Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm07r5

## About the Role

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the COBOL programming language, CICS, DB2 and mainframe technologies, open systems interfaces and technologies. The ideal candidate will also have an analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail. The goal is to write "clean" and flawless code to produce fully functional software applications according to requirements and design., Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline

Required Experience:

5+ years of IT experience

5+ years of COBOL, CICS and DB2

Required Technical Skills:

-COBOL, CICS and DB2

-Structured Query Language (SQL)

-Mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces and technologies

-Knowledge and experience with NYS MMIS or other Healthcare

-Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0

Required Skills and Abilities:

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, application development personnel and management

-Ability to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual.

-Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail required

## Description

Perform analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, maintenance and support of complex applications and processes.

-Meet eMedNY Program standards associated with specification development, coding, code review, unit and string testing, and related documentation.

-Create appropriate documentation artifacts associated with the SDLC stage for review and approval.

-Assist in preparing effort and duration estimates associated with systemic enhancements.

-Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise.

-Stay abreast of industry technical and development trends and remain current with standards.

-Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends., System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


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