Staff Mainframe Application Developer
About The Position
CVS Health is seeking an experienced Staff Mainframe Application Developer to support the design, development, enhancement, and production support of large-scale, mission-critical applications. The role requires hands-on mainframe development experience in high-volume healthcare processing environments. The developer will work across technical and business teams to build and maintain solutions for provider contracting, pricing, and claims-related processes. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting complex production issues, improving application performance, and supporting modernization and integration efforts. The role collaborates with teams operating during Eastern Time Zone business hours.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in mainframe application development, systems analysis, and software delivery.
- Hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, MQ, and related mainframe technologies.
- Experience with code reviews, code validation, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of production code changes.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), software design principles, and application architecture.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience with batch processing, production support, application troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- At least 7 years of demonstrated success applying professional competencies in a technology environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and changing business needs.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work based on business impact and urgency.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Self-starter who can take initiative, work independently, and drive results in challenging situations.
- Ability to support and collaborate with teams operating during Eastern Time Zone business hours.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare technology experience supporting provider contracting, pricing, claims, provider, membership, or enrollment applications.
- Understanding of healthcare claims processing and provider pricing workflows.
- Experience with HIPAA EDI 834 and/or 837 transactions.
- Master's degree in computer science or a similar discipline.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance, and provide production support for large-scale, mission-critical applications.
- Develop and maintain solutions supporting provider contracting, pricing, and claims-related processes.
- Perform code reviews, code validation, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of production code changes.
- Support batch processing, production operations, application troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Support application modernization and integration efforts.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources based on eligibility
- Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
- Company equity award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
