About the role

  • Cobol Developer IV responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Collaborating with teams to deliver quality technical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects
  • Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources
  • Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems
  • Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications
  • Design, code, test and debug complex application programs
  • Produce deliverables related to the assigned project
  • Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area
  • Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems
  • May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects
  • Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions
  • Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards
  • Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements
  • Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation
  • Design and develop IT systems
  • Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts
  • Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in a job related field
  • Associates degree plus an extra 2 years of job-related work experience for a total of 8 years of required work experience OR 10 total years required work experience
  • 6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment
  • Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design
  • Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building
  • Familiar with project management concepts
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Pays attention to detail
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.
  • In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships
  • Direct hands-on development experience with COBOL applications
  • Experience with Mainframe technologies/tools including APS, JCL, and/or CICS
  • Experience with Db2
  • Proven ability to analyze complex systems and translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
  • Interest in leveraging modern technology skills while learning and working with mainframe systems.
  • Experience with modern or distributed technologies (for example: JavaScript, Node.js, Git, Jenkins, Vue, Python, VS Code, MongoDB)

Benefits

  • Subsidized health plans
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
  • Education Assistance
  • Service Recognition
  • National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

Job title

Cobol Developer IV

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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