Mainframe COBOL Developer / Test Automation Engineer

Computer Task Group, Inc
Bakersfield, 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
$104,000.0 - $124,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Computer Engineering IBM DB2 Software Debugging Job Control Language (JCL) Mainframes Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) Regression Testing Release Management Selenium
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Software Engineering Virtual Storage Access Methods Mainframe Programming Information Technology

Job description

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications, program logic, and development solutions.
  • Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain mainframe applications supporting healthcare claims processing.
  • Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM within a CA-MMIS mainframe environment.
  • Perform unit, integration, system, and regression testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and production issues.
  • Review existing application code and recommend enhancements, improvements, and automation opportunities.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, developers, testers, and other technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Document technical specifications, test results, defects, and application changes.
  • Support application releases and ensure solutions meet business, technical, and quality requirements.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
  • Experience developing and maintaining mainframe applications in a CA-MMIS environment.
  • Knowledge of healthcare claims processing is preferred.
  • Experience with unit, integration, and regression testing.
  • Experience with test automation tools, particularly Selenium.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and mainframe program logic.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with both technical and business teams.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience working with mainframe applications.
  • Hands-on experience with COBOL development and mainframe technologies including JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
  • Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining enterprise mainframe applications.
  • Experience with automated testing and Selenium is required.
  • Healthcare claims processing experience is preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

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 $50.00 to $60.00/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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