Hybrid Cobol Developer IV

at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

• Job title: Cobol Developer IV
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, Jenkins, MongoDB, Node.js, Python, Vue.js
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Columbia, United States

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