Developer IV

Job Title: Developer IV – COBOL/Client

Project: Payment Calculation System Re-Engineering
Open Positions: 2
Work Arrangement: Hybrid preferred; 100% remote may be considered
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Experience Required: 6+ years
Interview Process: One-round panel interview via Microsoft Teams

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Developer IV to support a Payment Calculation System Re-Engineering project. The selected candidate will work primarily with COBOL and Client to restructure and improve an existing application, simplify its architecture, consolidate code, and enhance maintainability.

The project involves working with a complex legacy application consisting of more than 70 modules. The primary objectives are to standardize communication between modules, improve field-naming conventions, consolidate related functionality, and clean up existing code.

The ideal candidate will have strong application development experience, the ability to work independently, good problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain application code using COBOL and Client.
• Support the re-engineering of the existing Payment Calculation System.
• Consolidate multiple copybooks into a common structure to standardize communication between application modules.
• Improve field-naming conventions and code consistency across modules.
• Consolidate related application functionality into centralized modules.
• Improve application structure, modularity, readability, and maintainability.
• Perform code cleanup and help simplify complex legacy application logic.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during the re-engineering process.
• Collaborate with experienced technical team members and seek guidance when needed.
• Take initiative in troubleshooting problems and completing assigned development tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of application development experience.
• Strong experience with COBOL.
• Experience with Client.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or qualifying additional work experience that can substitute for the degree.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a technical team.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and take initiative when resolving technical challenges.
• Ability to work from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Preferred Qualifications

The following skills and experience are beneficial but are not mandatory for the current re-engineering project:

• SQL.
• JCL (Job Control Language).
• DB2.
• Experience with payment calculation systems.
• Experience with healthcare claims processing or similar applications.
• Knowledge of copayments, deductibles, cost sharing, primary and secondary liability, provider payments, and claims adjustments.
• Experience working with complex legacy applications, multiple modules, copybooks, or application modernization projects.

Project Details

The primary responsibility will be the Payment Calculation System Re-Engineering project.

The existing system contains more than 70 modules, with separate copybooks used for communication between modules. The project aims to consolidate these copybooks, standardize field-naming conventions, centralize related functionality, and improve code quality.

Developers will initially focus on this re-engineering initiative rather than the team's existing workload. Opportunities to continue with the team and contribute to other projects may be discussed after the project is completed.

Work Arrangement and Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement is preferred.
• Fully remote work may be considered for candidates who cannot work onsite.
• Local candidates are preferred, but candidates from other states may be considered.
• Working hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Some overtime may be required.
• On-call responsibilities begin after the first three months. The typical rotation is two weeks per resource, with an estimated two rotations per year based on the current team size.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires C2 clearance. Candidates must already have the clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
• A credit check is required as part of the screening process.
• Subcontractors are not accepted.

Interview Process

The interview process consists of one panel interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their COBOL and Client experience, application development background, troubleshooting approach, and experience working with complex legacy applications.

Interested candidates should have strong COBOL and Client experience and be comfortable contributing to a focused application re-engineering project