Mainframe COBOL Developer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Location: Partial onsite Tues., Wed., Thurs., and as needed.
Duration: 12 months; W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.

Position summary:

This role focuses on Host mainframe development for claims processing applications.
Candidates must have proven handson experience with mainframe technologies, COBOL and/or APS, and batchoriented systems.
Applicants without direct mainframe experience will not be considered.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

COBOL and mainframe development experience
Handson work with batch applications
Insurance or healthcare claims background

Preferred skills:

APS
NDVR
Mainframe debugging tools
Mainframe batch tools
Reporting/Data Warehouse experience
Batch processing experience
Local candidates preferred

Minimum required work experience:

6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related work experience.

Responsibilities:

Develop code following structured Waterfall methodology
Perform thorough unit testing before handoff to Systems Testing
Independently debug issues and complete code walkthroughs
Manage code migrations through all environments up to Production
Collaborate with internal company teams and crossfunctional partners

Soft skills:

Strong organizational skills to meet firm, mandated timelines
Clear, effective communication across teams and partner groups
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

About the team:

This systems team supports TRICARE and VA contracts, delivering accurate and timely claims processing for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
You will join a collaborative team of ~15 professionals focused on handson coding, testing, debugging, and managing migrations to production within a structured environment.
All candidates must be able to obtain a C2 government clearance due to the sensitivity of the work.

Work schedule:

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Occasional overtime may be required to ensure project deadlines are met
While this position does not enter the on-call rotation immediately, the selected candidate will be added to the rotation approximately nine months after joining the team.

Required education/equivalencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at Mike.Straindppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00214).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00214

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/