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DP Professionals

COBOL Developer III (Onsite)

DP Professionals, West Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29172


DPP

is seeking a

COBOL Developer

for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. This role requires the ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Work arrangement:

Onsite.W2 position; 6 months with possible extensionUS Citizen. This role requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. Candidates must have lived in the US for 3 of the past 5 years, or meet other eligibility requirements.Summary:

The COBOL Developer is a member of the EDIG (Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) team.You will be working on the host side with a small team of developers.Work closely with the team lead on direction and job assignment.On-call responsibilities in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities.EDIG is responsible for incoming and outgoing X12 transactions from outside Trading Partners and Clearinghouses.The host side interacts with a non-host team and operations team to support the EDIG process managing healthcare claims.Top skills:

COBOL (Mainframe, Micro Focus)CICSDB2IMSMinimum required work experience:

4 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.Position/class description:

Perform all phases of applications systems analysis and design. Analyze systems specifications and develop applications to support information systems processes. Prepare detailed specifications from which complex programs will be written. Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain these programs. Formulates scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.Ensure team members understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, organizational standards are maintained, and applications are delivered according to project timeliness. Provide expert system knowledge, perform research, attend meetings, and review documents.Maintain and modify programs according to specifications. Code, compile, and implement application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Evaluate basic interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.Analyze production systems, recommend systems enhancements, provide instruction to production support team. Research customer issues and determine appropriate resolutions. Coordinate implementation of modifications or enhancements.Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. Develop functional design and technical specifications, concept diagrams, workflow diagrams and related procedures to process data using appropriate systems environment/platform. Document programs/procedures.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Strong understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.Strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.Familiar with project management concepts.Pays attention to detail.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors, etc.Strong knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.Environments and tools:

COBOL (Mainframe, Micro Focus)CICSDB2IMSMQIBM Batch JCLEasytrieveAPS Code GeneratorVendor Pricing SoftwareMS OfficeEDz vendor product for APS on non-hostWork environment:

Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.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 8 years without a degree)Interested? Learn more:Click the apply button or contact our recruiter

Daniel

at

Daniel.Free@dppit.com

to learn more about this position (#24-00701).

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.

US Citizen:

This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements also apply.

EOE/AA/V/D