Highmark is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Associate Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development and support of core mainframe applications essential for our claims processing platform. This role is ideal for an individual with foundational programming knowledge who is eager to learn and grow within a complex, mission-critical environment. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain programs, batch jobs, and online transactions (CICS/IMS) that drive our claims operations. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our mainframe application development team, collaborating with senior engineers and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical specifications. You will be responsible for developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining COBOL programs, JCL for batch processes, and CICS/IMS transactions, playing an active part in the full software development lifecycle. Additionally, you will assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues related to claims processing applications, ensuring adherence to Highmark's coding standards and security guidelines. A commitment to continuous learning in mainframe technologies and claims processing logic, along with diligent documentation of technical designs and procedures, will be essential.