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# Mainframe COBOL Developer / Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Computer Task Group, Inc
- **Location:** Bakersfield, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 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, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Mainframe Programming, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375520312&tx=HT7266TYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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