Staff Software Development Engine (Mainframe - COBOL)

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

85d • $118,450 - $284,280

About The Position

As a Staff Software Development Engineer at CVS Health, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, and deployment of critical integrated system releases. The role is essential for ensuring the delivery of business value and that production applications remain stable with excellent performance and optimal scalability. You will work in an Agile scrum team environment, in close collaboration with business partners, product owners, architecture and other IT partners. As part of the AT Claim Organization, you will be responsible for code deliverables on both long and short-term projects effectively, while working collaboratively in inter-departmental settings to accomplish tasks and goals. The Claim Organization is accountable for CVS Health's Health Care Benefits division (Aetna) commercial claim processing and the surrounding ecosystem of commercial claim applications to support internal business operations and the external Member and Provider experience.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with mainframe development and support, utilizing several of the following technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, MQ, Xpeditor, Endevor or similar source control application
• Systems analysis
• Software design principles and software architecture
• Agile delivery methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritizing business impact and urgency
• Ability to work in a team environment to deliver projects
• Being a self-starter, who takes initiative with challenging situations
• 5+ years of experience with large-scale offshore vendor support arrangements
• 5+ years of healthcare experience in one or more of these areas: Claim Adjudication, Claim Payment/Banking, Electronic Funds Transfer

Nice To Haves

• Experience with healthcare claim administration

Responsibilities

• Develop mainframe applications according to customer specifications and requirements
• Participate in requirements gathering and design sessions
• Work as part of a team to ensure solutions are designed to fully function in an integrated application suite
• Design and develop solutions that enable applications to perform optimally, and which can scale to meet future business needs
• Perform thorough unit and integration testing, and support QA testing and deployment activities
• Monitor systems to ensure that they are functioning properly
• Analyze and optimize applications; troubleshoot and resolve any issues
• Create and maintain documentation related to mainframe applications
• Stay current with the latest trends in the industry
• Closely interact with project managers, business analysts, and other developers, both locally and remote

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options
• 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees