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# COBOL Developer

- **Company:** DP PROFESSIONALS INC
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, IBM DB2, Database Connection, Database Development, Github, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM WebSphere MQ, Job Scheduling, Node.Js, Online Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Visual Studio Online, Transaction Processing (Computing), GitHub Copilot, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/73af87a0-c347-4dae-bc80-60eed2bd6a47/cobol-developer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree;
 * OR 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 other job-related degree.

Required Work Experience:

 * 4 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.

Required Technologies:

 * COBOL (batch and online application development)
 * JCL (Job Control Language) (batch processing, job scheduling, and restart/recovery)
 * DB2 (SQL development, database access, and performance tuning)
 * CICS (online transaction processing and support)

Soft Skills:

 * Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Strong Communication Skills (Verbal and Written), Adaptability, Intellectual Curiosity and Continuous Learning, Collaboration, Ownership, and Accountability, Attention to Detail, * IMS (database and transaction processing)
 * IBM MQ (MQ Series) (application messaging and integration)
 * Experience with VS Code, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Zowe, Node.js, Git-based source control, and AI-assisted development workflows.
 * Healthcare payer experience, particularly claims adjudication, eligibility, benefits, pricing, provider, or pharmacy systems.

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

## Description

* Join a team that supports mission-critical healthcare claims processing applications and related business functions.
 * Analyze business requirements, design and implement solutions, and support critical healthcare claims processing applications.
 * Create and modify COBOL programs, JCL processes, DB2 queries, and CICS transactions to implement new functionality, resolve production issues, and support ongoing business initiatives.
 * Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required after completion of the onboarding period.
 * The rotation consists of approximately one week of coverage every 8-12 weeks.
 * Developers serving as the primary on-call resource are supported by experienced application subject matter experts who also participate in the rotation, ensuring access to system expertise when troubleshooting complex issues.
 * Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to support production issues, implementations, or business needs.