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# Developer III- COBOL (37590940)

- **Company:** TALENT Software Services
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,728.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Testing, Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Connection, Database Development, DB2 SQL, Github, Medical Software, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM WebSphere MQ, Job Scheduling, Mainframes, Node.Js, Online Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, System Testing, Transaction Processing (Computing), GitHub Copilot, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/developer-iii-cobol-37590940-columbia-sc--fa9d18c8-eafc-4cdf-8b5d-bcddc96d9a61

## About the Role

Cobol Programming Language, Testing, Claims Processing, Healthcare Software, Information Technology & Information Systems, Computer Science, System Test, Software Testing, Software Development, Mainframe Computer, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another job-related field

 * Degree equivalency:
 + 4 years of job-related work experience, or
 + 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another job-related field, * Minimum 4 years of application development, systems testing, or other job-related experience
 * Experience with mainframe application development and production support
 * Experience developing both batch and online applications

Required Technical Skills

 * COBOL - Batch and online application development
 * JCL - Batch processing, job scheduling, and restart/recovery
 * DB2 - SQL development, database access, and performance tuning
 * CICS - Online transaction processing and application support, * Analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Strong verbal and written communication
 * Adaptability
 * Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning
 * Collaboration and teamwork
 * Ownership and accountability
 * Attention to detail

## Description

Seeking an IS - Developer III to develop, enhance, test, and support mission-critical healthcare claims processing applications and related business functions., * IMS - Database and transaction processing

 * IBM MQ / MQ Series - Application messaging and integration
 * VS Code
 * GitHub / Git-based source control
 * GitHub Copilot
 * Zowe
 * Node.js
 * AI-assisted development workflows
 * Healthcare payer experience, particularly with:
 + Claims adjudication
 + Eligibility
 + Benefits
 + Pricing
 + Provider systems
 + Pharmacy systems, * Analyze business requirements and design technical solutions.
 * Develop, modify, test, and maintain COBOL programs.
 * Develop and maintain JCL for batch processing, job scheduling, and restart/recovery.
 * Develop and maintain DB2 SQL and support database access and performance.
 * Develop and support CICS transactions and online applications.
 * Implement new application functionality and enhancements.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
 * Support ongoing business initiatives and implementations.
 * Perform application testing and provide production support.
 * Collaborate with technical teams and application subject matter experts.
 * Take ownership of assigned applications, issues, and deliverables.