Must Have:
- Mainframe -COBOL -JCL -DB2 -CICS -Knowledge of healthcare claims processing, applied knowledge on CAMMIS application.
Key Skillset for this Role:
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe applications, with healthcare claims processing knowledge preferred.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and mainframe program logic.
- Design, develop, and maintain COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM-based CA-MMIS mainframe applications.
- Perform unit, integration, and regression testing.
Experience Level: 8+ Years
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS, coupled with a deep understanding of healthcare claims processing and CAMMIS (California Medicaid Management Information System) applications. The ideal candidate will analyze, design, develop, test, and support complex mainframe applications in a healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
- Work on healthcare claims adjudication systems, including eligibility, enrollment, provider, and member modules.
- Support and enhance CAMMIS applications, ensuring compliance with Medicaid and healthcare processing standards.
- Analyze business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and develop scalable, maintainable code.
- Perform impact analysis, root cause analysis, and defect resolution for production issues.
- Optimize batch jobs and online transactions for performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, business analysts, and system architects.
- Create and maintain system documentation, data flow diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and healthcare industry standards (HIPAA) compliance.
Required Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.
- Working knowledge of Healthcare Claims Processing Systems (837/835 formats, adjudication, EDI transactions).
- Experience with CAMMIS or MMIS applications preferred.
- Familiarity with batch processing, file management, and data conversion techniques.
- Strong debugging and analytical skills using tools like XPEDITER, FILE-AID, and SPUFI.
- Ability to work independently and deliver within deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Agile development and DevOps environments.
- Exposure to API or web service integration from mainframe systems.
- Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare claim rules and state-specific healthcare systems.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Additional Information
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience:
- Healthcare claims processing: 3+ years (Required)
- CAMMIS (California Medicaid Management Information System): 1 year (Required)
- Mainframe development: 8 years (Required)
- Mainframe COBOL: 8 years (Required)
- Mainframe JCL: 8 years (Required)
- DB2: 8 years (Required)
- Mainframe CICS: 8 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sacramento, CA 95830 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sacramento, CA 95830: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person