Mainframe Application Developer – COBOL/DB2

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Application Developer / Business Systems Analyst to support application development, system enhancements, and business requirements analysis for healthcare-related applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2/SQL, and IMS/CICS, along with the ability to gather business requirements, analyze complex processes, develop technical solutions, and support the full software development lifecycle. Healthcare payer experience, particularly in Medicare Advantage, healthcare enrollment, claims processing, and government-mandated system changes, is highly desirable for this role. Key Responsibilities * Collaborate with business stakeholders and interfacing teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements. * Lead or participate in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions and translate business needs into functional and technical specifications. * Analyze, design, develop, test, and implement mainframe application enhancements and corrections. * Develop and support batch and online applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2/SQL, and IMS/CICS. * Translate requirements and functional specifications into test cases, ensuring coverage of applicable business requirements. * Develop and execute unit test plans and scripts to validate application functionality against technical specifications. * Participate in integration testing, technical inspections, and application implementation activities. * Prepare and maintain Solution Delivery Methodology documentation and other required development artifacts. * Analyze complex business processes and identify appropriate application solutions and alternatives. * Ensure compliance with enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and established performance metrics. Required Skills and Qualifications * Strong hands-on experience in mainframe application development, implementation, and support. * Proficiency in *COBOL, JCL, DB2/SQL, and IMS/CICS*. * Experience working with both batch and online mainframe applications. * Business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder communication. * Experience leading or participating in JAD sessions and developing business requirements and functional specifications. * Experience with application testing, including unit testing and integration testing. * Ability to analyze complex problems and business processes and develop effective technical solutions. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Preferred Healthcare Domain Experience * Healthcare payer or health insurance industry experience. * Medicare Advantage applications and processes. * Healthcare enrollment, member eligibility, and claims processing. * Application enhancements driven by governmental mandates and healthcare regulatory requirements. Work Environment * *Fully remote position.* * Opportunity to contribute to mainframe application development and business systems analysis within a healthcare payer environment. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate combines strong mainframe programming skills with business and systems analysis capabilities. They can work directly with business stakeholders, translate requirements into technical solutions, develop and test application changes, and support implementation while understanding healthcare payer business processes. _OpTech/GTECH are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE), 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. Applying for this role is acknowledgement that automated systems and AI-assisted technologies may be used in recruiting operations._ Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Work Location: Remote