Mainframe COBOL Developer - Healthcare Claims

Computer Task Group, Inc
Sacramento, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$114,400.0 - $128,960.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) IBM DB2 Job Control Language (JCL) Mainframes Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) Regression Testing Software Engineering Virtual Storage Access Methods Enterprise Software Applications Software Troubleshooting Mainframe Programming
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Information Technology

Job description

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications and mainframe program logic.
  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications supporting healthcare claims processing.
  • Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
  • Support CA-MMIS mainframe applications and related healthcare claims processing functions.
  • Perform unit, integration, and regression testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, technical teams, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Participate in application maintenance, enhancements, and production support activities.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation related to application functionality and program changes.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
  • Knowledge of mainframe application development and maintenance.
  • Understanding of healthcare claims processing is preferred.
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience developing and executing unit, integration, and regression testing.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience working with mainframe applications.
  • Experience developing and maintaining COBOL-based applications.
  • Experience with JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
  • Healthcare claims processing experience is preferred.
  • Experience supporting complex enterprise applications and translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Benefits & conditions

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $55.00 to $62.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors

including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About the company

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today’s highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It’s a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

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