Senior Software Developer (COBOL)

Role Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer Senior at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

As a Software Developer Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Health Medicaid Management Information System. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Systems Development, Application Development team. You will be trusted to code functional programs and applications associated with the eMedNY program.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the COBOL programming language, CICS, DB2, and mainframe technologies, open systems interfaces and technologies. The goal is to write “clean” and flawless code to produce fully functional software applications according to requirements and design.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, maintenance, and support of complex applications and processes.
• Meet eMedNY Program standards associated with specification development, coding, code review, unit and string testing, and related documentation.
• Create appropriate documentation artifacts associated with the SDLC stage for review and approval.
• Assist in preparing effort and duration estimates associated with systemic enhancements.
• Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise.
• Stay abreast of industry technical and development trends and remain current with standards.
• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of IT experience
• 5+ years of COBOL, CICS, and DB2

Requirements

• COBOL, CICS, and DB2
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces and technologies
• Knowledge and experience with NYS MMIS or other Healthcare
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, application development personnel, and management
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail required

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace