Staff Mainframe Application Developer

CVS Health Careers

. Design, develop, enhance, and provide production support for large-scale, mission-critical mainframe applications .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLansing • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $118,450 - $236,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Mainframe Application Development, including proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2. Capable of supporting production operations, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating effectively across technical and business teams.

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Mainframe Application DevelopmentCOBOLAgile Delivery MethodologiesHealthcare Technology ExperiencePerformance Tuning

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Hard Skills

COBOLJCLCICSDB2SQLMQCode ReviewsTestingTroubleshootingBatch Processing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyProvider ContractingClaims ProcessingHIPAA EDI 834HIPAA EDI 837

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, enhance, and provide production support for large-scale, mission-critical mainframe applications
Develop and maintain solutions supporting provider contracting, pricing, and claims-related processes
Collaborate across technical and business teams
Troubleshoot complex production issues
Improve application performance
Support modernization and integration efforts
Perform code reviews, validation, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of production code changes
Support batch processing and production operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 implementing production code changes
Knowledge of 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
7+ years of demonstrated 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 in a team-oriented environment
Self-starter mindset with ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive results
Ability to support and collaborate with teams operating during Eastern Time Zone business hours
Master's degree in computer science or similar discipline
Preferred: Healthcare technology experience supporting provider contracting, pricing, claims, provider, membership or enrollment applications
Preferred: Understanding of healthcare claims processing and provider pricing workflows
Preferred: Experience with HIPAA EDI 834 and/or 837 transactions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program