Software Developer (COBOL)

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cobol Mainframe, Java Tools, JCL, SQL Tools
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (COBOL)

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Software Developer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System activities at in Albany, NY. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Systems Development Application Design team. You will be trusted to create application design artifacts and support functional business processes associated with the eMedNY program. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), related claims and ancillary transaction processing, etc. Knowledge of COBOL, CICS, and DB2 mainframe technologies or a modern programming language is required. This position is not a programming role and focuses on analysis, support, and/or coordination activities. This position is based at GDIT's office at 22 Corporate Woods in Albany, NY.

The successful candidate will:

• Adhere to design standards associated with the creation and publication of design artifacts and related documentation.
• Track design and other related artifacts throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through completion and maintenance of the eMedNY Project Life Cycle Checklist
• Provide effort and duration estimates associated with the analysis and design phase of the SDLC
• Provide design support during the construction, testing and quality assurance phases of the SDLC
• Participate in the review of test plans and packages to ensure all design requirements are met
• Participate in the review of post implementation verification artifacts to ensure all systemic changes are operating as designed
• Participate in the review of Technical Design Document materials to ensure the documentation of systemic and other artifacts is recorded accurately
• Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise. Perform research activities as assigned
• Work closely with various Stakeholders to ensure that project needs are met
• Oversee project implementations and follow up on assigned projects
• Stay abreast of industry design trends and remain current with associated standards

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a programming language (COBOL, JAVA, CICS, DB2), mainframe application development and/or design experience required
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Experience with COBOL or a modern programming language
  • IBM Customer Information Control System (CICS)
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Query Management Facility (QMF)
  • Job Control Language (JCL) - z/OS
  • Z/OS Mainframe Utilities - IEBGENER, IEFBR14, SYNCSORT, etc.

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Experience with Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and the creation and maintenance of related documentation.
• Good oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to management and other stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and collaboratively to meet requirements in a dynamic team environment
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
• Preferred Technical Skills:
  • MMIS and related Claims and Ancillary Transaction Processing
  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0
  • Macro4/Insync DumpMaster and TraceMaster

• Location: Hybrid

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a programming language (COBOL, JAVA, CICS, DB2), mainframe application development and/or design experience required
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Experience with COBOL or a modern programming language
  • IBM Customer Information Control System (CICS)
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Query Management Facility (QMF)
  • Job Control Language (JCL) - z/OS
  • Z/OS Mainframe Utilities - IEBGENER, IEFBR14, SYNCSORT, etc.

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Experience with Systems Integration Testing (SIT) and the creation and maintenance of related documentation.
• Good oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to management and other stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and collaboratively to meet requirements in a dynamic team environment
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
• Preferred Technical Skills:
  • MMIS and related Claims and Ancillary Transaction Processing
  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0
  • Macro4/Insync DumpMaster and TraceMaster

• Location: Hybrid

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $111,550. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA NY Albany

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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