Job Description
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Job Description : Programmer - Advanced (Mainframe / COBOL / IDMS)
Position Type : Contract / Staff Augmentation
Location : 100% Remote (Continental US, EST Hours)
Duration : 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
Hours / Week : 40
Shift : Day (8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM EST)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Programmer to support critical operations and new project initiatives for a large-scale, enterprise-level system. The role involves maintaining and enhancing existing applications, as well as contributing to designated fiscal year projects. The work environment is fast-paced, challenging, and team-oriented, focused on delivering high-quality solutions for a major public-sector system.
Scope of Work
This role provides backfill support for production systems, contributes to short-term projects, and works across teams to deliver changes and enhancements. Responsibilities include collaboration with customers, development staff, operational teams, and QA staff. Participation in an on-call rotation is required.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with technical teams to implement coding changes to COBOL and ADS programs using an IDMS Network Database or IDMS Relational Database.
- Utilize technical and design specifications to develop, debug, unit test, and integration test program changes.
- Support Quality Assurance staff during QA, User Acceptance, and External Testing phases by implementing required coding changes.
- Communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively with internal staff and other contracted team members in a dynamic environment.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of Mainframe / MVS programming experience.5+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL.5+ years of experience with JCL (Job Control Language).5+ years of experience with IDMS (Network or Relational).Required Soft Skills
Effective communication skills (written and oral).Adaptability, flexibility, and self-motivation.Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.Time management and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.Preferred Skills
Experience with Changeman, TSO / ADS, Footprints, SAS, and File-Aid.Previous experience working with Medicaid or healthcare IT systems.Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.Work Environment & Expectations
100% remote role. Candidates must reside within the Continental United States and be available to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.This is a team-based role requiring collaboration, responsiveness, and participation in an on-call support rotation.Application Instructions
To be considered, please submit :
Updated resume with full legal name.Cover letter.Right-to-Represent (R2R) form.Any required cover sheet as specified in the application portal.Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”