Mainframe COBOL Developer / Test Automation Engineer
About The Position
CTG is seeking to fill a Mainframe COBOL Developer / Test Automation Engineer position for our client. This is a 12-month contract role located in Bakersfield, CA. The position involves analyzing business requirements, designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining mainframe applications that support healthcare claims processing. The role requires proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM within a CA-MMIS mainframe environment, as well as experience with test automation tools like Selenium. Collaboration with various teams and documentation of technical specifications and test results are key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
- Experience developing and maintaining mainframe applications in a CA-MMIS environment.
- Experience with unit, integration, and regression testing.
- Experience with test automation tools, particularly Selenium.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and mainframe program logic.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and business teams.
- 5+ years of experience working with mainframe applications.
- Hands-on experience with COBOL development and mainframe technologies including JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
- Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining enterprise mainframe applications.
- Experience with automated testing and Selenium is required.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare claims processing is preferred.
- Healthcare claims processing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications, program logic, and development solutions.
- Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain mainframe applications supporting healthcare claims processing.
- Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM within a CA-MMIS mainframe environment.
- Perform unit, integration, system, and regression testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
- Develop and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and production issues.
- Review existing application code and recommend enhancements, improvements, and automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, testers, and other technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Document technical specifications, test results, defects, and application changes.
- Support application releases and ensure solutions meet business, technical, and quality requirements.
Benefits
- competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
