Microfocus Cobol Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct analysis, design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of systems that support Point-of-Sale and Batch processes utilizing Microfocus Cobol, CICS, Oracle, and JCL.

• Review RFP documentation, collaborate with relevant team members or clients, assess software factors, assist in proposal efforts, and produce design documentation and estimates that align with business needs.

• Develop and unit test software solutions accurately and thoroughly to fulfill client expectations.

• Create testing recommendations for more comprehensive evaluations of modifications.

• Enhance existing COBOL programs for improved performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Provide on-call support as required.

• Conduct impact analysis and root-cause investigations for production issues.

• Address any emerging issues promptly to avert system outages.

• Investigate, resolve, and document assigned issues and propose or implement solutions.

• Assist in discussions with clients and clarify issues and recommended solutions.

• Help prepare functional specifications for application systems and present system requirements and designs to client personnel.

• Produce weekly status reports on development activities for relevant management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in working with MICROFOCUS COBOL (preferably in a LINUX environment) — including experience with CICS, JCL, and ORACLE, along with extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and PBM.

• Possess a broad understanding of system engineering/automation concepts, practices, and procedures, and is expected to perform tasks related to analysis, design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of a Point-of-Sale application.

• A minimum of eight (8) years of COBOL experience and 5+ years in the PBM domain.

• A blend of mainframe programming expertise and a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy benefit management workflows — including claims adjudication, prior authorization, formulary processing, and NCPDP transaction standards.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as the candidate will need to interact with business users to gather and comprehend business requirements.

• Ability to diagnose issues and recommend solutions with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks and collaborate with others as necessary to complete projects.

• Capability to effectively function within a project team and be a team player in a deadline-driven environment.

• A positive “can do” attitude and willingness to succeed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.

• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.

• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.

• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.

• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.

• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.

• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.