Senior Mainframe Applications Developer

Job Description:

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

Location: Partial onsite (Tues., Wed., Thurs. and as needed) in Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 months, contract to hire

Position summary:

The Sr. Mainframe Applications Developer will work on the core commercial (nongovernment) claims systems, supporting analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of business requirements.
This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
The candidate must be able to build effective working relationships across all levels of IT, show initiative, and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow within the team.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Perform analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation activities for core commercial claims systems.
Work collaboratively within a team environment.
Communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Adapt to changing requirements and follow provided directions.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of IT.
Show initiative and willingness to learn and grow through assigned work.

Required technologies:

COBOL
DB2
JCL
Mainframe

Nice to have:

Native CICS
IMS DB
Experience in Health Care or Insurance industries

Soft skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow directions
Ability to adapt to changing requirements
Initiative in learning and skill development
Strong interpersonal skills and team-building abilities

Minimum required work experience:

6 years of application development, systems testing, or other jobrelated experience

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)

About the team:

The Commercial Claims group consists of 60+ application development staff supporting core commercial claims responsibilities.
Teams are structured into smaller groups for management purposes, but work is completed in a matrixed environment based on staff skill sets and project needs.
Teamwork and collaboration are top priorities and essential for project success.
The environment is described as a strong, positive organization with great people who work well together.

Schedule:

Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Once fully trained, you will be added to the On Call schedule which typically lasts one week every other month. As part of On Call, the expectation is that you will need to work weekends and off hours for coverage.
If there are project deadlines, you may also be asked to work OT (must be approved) off hours or weekends.

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents.

26-00188

Job Ident #: 26-00188

Company Details

DP Professionals

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

DPP® specializes in placing highly qualified information technology professionals in both contingent and direct hire opportunities in private industries such as healthcare, insurance, banking, utilities, energy, manufacturing, federal and state government...

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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/