COBOL Software Developer

Peraton

. Design, code, unit test, and debug enhancements and fixes to the health claims processing system .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, CICS, TSO, and VSAM, while effectively applying Agile methodologies to deliver maintenance solutions. Strong communication and technical writing skills are essential for collaborating with clients and team members.

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Mainframe TechnologiesAgile/SCRUM MethodologyHealth Care Claims ProcessingPublic Trust ClearanceTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

COBOLJCLCICSTSOVSAMAgile MethodologyApplication Lifecycle MethodologyUnit TestingDefect TroubleshootingAssembler Language

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationTechnical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

GitHubJiraConfluenceEclipseDevOps ToolsDevSecOps Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe Agile Certification

Industry Keywords

Health Care Claims ProcessingMedicare Fee For ServiceMedicare Part AMedicare Part BDMEMedicare Common Working FileCMS Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, code, unit test, and debug enhancements and fixes to the health claims processing system
Participate as a member of a persistent Agile development team supporting maintenance and operations
Complete development of moderately complex components in a legacy mainframe environment
Participate in design activities related to maintenance solutions
Design, prepare, and execute unit tests to validate changes prior to release
Represent the team to clients
Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems
Apply technical knowledge to deliver maintenance solutions across one or more technology areas
Implement end-user or enterprise solutions of moderate complexity
Integrate technical expertise and business understanding to deliver stable, reliable solutions for clients
Consult with team members, other organizations, clients, and vendors on technical issues
Provide time and resource estimates for assigned tasks and projects
Assist in developing solutions to complex business and technology problems
Plan and execute work assignments to meet project due dates and sprint commitments
Install software changes into internal testing regions
Troubleshoot and resolve discovered defects
Keep technical documentation current

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years with BS/BA, or a high school diploma with 4 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship
Must be able to achieve and maintain Public Trust clearance
Experience with mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, TSO and VSAM
Ability to perform well in a highly rigorous structured development environment
Demonstrated ability to determine and decompose business and technical requirements
Experience with application lifecycle methodology, specifically Agile/SCRUM
Strong communication skills and technical writing ability
Ability to develop application project solutions and provide accurate estimates
Preferred: knowledge of health care claims processing, particularly Medicare Fee For Service
Preferred: mainframe development experience
Preferred: experience with Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, DME or Medicare Common Working File (CWF) specific processing systems
Preferred: experience working with or in support of CMS programs or contracts
Preferred: experience with DevOps/DevSecOps tools and frameworks through plan, define, build, test, release and deploy processes
Preferred: SAFe Agile experience and/or certification
Preferred: experience with Assembler language in a mainframe environment
Preferred: familiarity with GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Eclipse (IDz/RDz)
Preferred: familiarity with modern languages such as Java or Python

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus