Mainframe COBOL Developer

Columbia, SC (Hybrid)12-month contract with potential for extensionW-2 only (no C2C)Applications will be accepted through October 20, 2026Brooksource is seeking an experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer to support our state government client’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) environment. This role will focus on application enhancements, production support, testing coordination, and deployment activities for critical Medicaid systems.The ideal candidate will have strong COBOL and JCL experience, a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and experience supporting system changes through testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production implementation. This individual will work closely with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of application enhancements and operational support.Key Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications utilizing COBOL and JCL.Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into system modifications and enhancements.Support MMIS-related initiatives and ongoing maintenance efforts for Medicaid applications.Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and production support.Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for system changes and enhancements.Assist with moving application changes through testing environments and into production.Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolution of production incidents.Collaborate with DHHS business users, Clemson teams, and other technical resources to ensure successful solution delivery.Create and maintain technical documentation, test results, and implementation artifacts.Required Skills:Strong experience developing and supporting applications using COBOL.Experience creating and maintaining JCL.Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.Experience supporting application testing, UAT activities, and production deployments.Experience troubleshooting and resolving production issues in an enterprise environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.Preferred Skills:Experience supporting Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS).Experience within healthcare, government, or large enterprise environments.Mainframe experience with technologies such as DB2, CICS, VSAM, or IMS.SQL and data analysis experience.Experience supporting batch processing environments.Familiarity with change management and release management processes.Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.5+ years of professional experience with COBOL development and support in a mainframe environment.Experience supporting enterprise application testing and production implementation activities.Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.