Provide expert support for COBOL mainframe environments and design changes to legacy modules.
Define and develop highly complex system requirements, assessing hardware limitations and designing input/output processes for maximum compatibility.
Act as the bridge between application architects and developers to ensure design requirements are accurate and aligned with client goals.
Direct the analysis and resolution of business problems, provide quality control for project deliverables, and offer mentorship to junior personnel.
Design, install, and modify operating systems, utility software, and databases to meet specific business unit needs.
Review literature, patents, and current practices to recommend new industry technologies to leadership.

10+ years of applications development experience with at least 3 years specifically in COBOL/MVS/JCL/IBM mainframe environments.
At least 1 year of experience exposing CICS and COBOL programs as web services via CICS Transaction Server (CTS).
Hands-on experience with CICS, TSO, CHANGEMAN, SQL, DB2, Abend-Aid, MainView, and Xpediter CICS.
Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle and advanced principles of design, testing, and debugging.
Experience with healthcare claims, payer, Medicaid, or Medicare systems is highly preferred.
A strong background in performing cost analysis for vendor products and customizing complex purchased applications.

Senior Application Designer

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