Programmer - Advanced

Programmer – Advanced100% Remote / Open to nationwide candidates. (continental US and EST time hours)About the JobDuration: 12-month contract with possibility of extensionLocation: Columbia, SC 29201This position is open due to the ongoing workload required by the Medicaid IT Systems and the need to have resources to support the various claims adjudication and payment processes that have been developed in the past. There are also new projects slated for FY26 that will need resourcesThis project includes backfill on production systems, potentially working on smaller short term projects and includes working with customers, development staff, operational staff and QA staff.Work collaboratively with the MEDICAID services MMIS and MEDS Teams to make coding changes to Cobol and Ads programs using an IDMS Network Database or IDMS Relational Database, Technical and design specifications. Debug, unit test, and integration test coding changes. Support Quality Assurance staff during QA, User Acceptance, and External Testing by making needed coding changes. Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication. Work collaboratively with Clemson staff and other contracted staff. Perform On-Call duties on a rotational basis.Required Skills (rank in order of Importance)Mainframe, MVS COBOL, JCL, IDMS/Network, CA-ADS5+ years' experience with Mainframe 5+ years' experience with MVS Cobol 5+ years' experience with JCL 5+ years' experience with IDMS databases 2+ years' experience with CA-ADSSoft skills RequiredEffective Communication Skills (written and oral), Adaptability, Flexibility, Self-motivation, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Time Management, Ability to work effectively in a stressful environmentPreferred Skills (rank in order of Importance)Changeman, Sas, File-aid Medicaid (MMIS) or insurance related claims programming experienceRequired EducationHigh School Diploma and 10 years' experience in computer system development and modification.About our CompanyDataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical/Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401 (K)