COBOL Developer
Location: Olympia, WA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: All Other
Job Description Apply Now
The COBOL Developer role offers an exciting and impactful opportunity for mainframe professionals with deep expertise in COBOL programming, particularly those who have worked on Medicaid or eligibility systems within government or healthcare sectors. As a COBOL Developer, you will play a key role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and ongoing enhancement of critical mainframe applications. This position is designed for experienced developers who are adept at supporting complex transaction processing systems and maintaining high-performance legacy environments.
As a COBOL Developer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective mainframe solutions that meet evolving business needs. This role focuses on developing, testing, and maintaining COBOL applications, optimizing database queries, and enhancing system integration through CICS and DB2 expertise. You will also be instrumental in developing and managing JCL scripts for streamlined batch processing and automation efforts. Successful candidates will apply their advanced programming and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal system downtime and continuous operational excellence.
In this COBOL Developer position, you will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading tools and methodologies, contributing to mission-critical systems that support Medicaid and eligibility services. Your experience with CICS and DB2, as well as your ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions, will be highly valued. The organization offers a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, making this a rewarding role for talented mainframe professionals seeking to make a difference in government or healthcare technology landscapes.
Join a company recognized for its proven industry track record and commitment to employee success. The COBOL Developer role is essential to maintaining and advancing vital application infrastructures, ensuring that core business functions operate smoothly. If you are passionate about mainframe development, eager to tackle new challenges, and ready to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity provides the platform to leverage your skills and grow your career in a dynamic environment. Apply today to be considered for the COBOL Developer position and take the next step in advancing your professional journey.
COBOL Developer - Summary- Play a vital role in developing, testing, and maintaining mainframe applications in a government or healthcare environment.
- Utilize advanced COBOL expertise to support mission-critical Medicaid and eligibility systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient technical solutions aligned with business requirements.
- Design, develop, and maintain COBOL programs and CICS transactions to support core application functionality.
- Gather and analyze business requirements to create efficient mainframe solutions.
- Write, modify, and optimize DB2 queries and stored procedures for effective data management.
- Develop and manage JCL scripts for batch processing and automation.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues to ensure system stability and minimize downtime.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet organizational needs.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Engagement manager dedicated to supporting your success.
- Recognition as a ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for 12 consecutive years.
- 8+ years of hands-on COBOL programming, debugging, and performance optimization experience.
- Background in supporting State Medicaid/Eligibility projects.
- Strong proficiency in CICS online transaction processing and system integration.
- Advanced skills in DB2 database development, query optimization, and data management.
- Extensive experience developing and maintaining JCL scripts for batch processing.
- Demonstrates expert COBOL development skills with a focus on mainframe systems.
- Experienced in Medicaid or eligibility program administration within government or healthcare settings.
- Skilled in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving complex production issues.
- Collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and efficient technical solutions.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a company that values professional growth and employee well-being.
- The organization has more than 25 years of proven industry experience and operates in multiple major markets.
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support from dedicated management staff.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role as a COBOL Developer, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button and take the next step in your mainframe development career.