Mainframe COBOL Developer IV

About the role

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! Position Purpose: Responsible for the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex application tasks and projects, while driving innovative solutions that enhance system capabilities and efficiency. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the effective use of technology, applying creative and forward-thinking approaches. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems, review detailed specifications, and recommend improvements. Design, code, test, and debug complex application programs while continuously identifying opportunities to modernize tools, processes, and practices. Location: This position is a full-time hybrid (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 2401 Faraway Dr, Columbia, SC 29223 Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.
• To Qualify For This Position
• Required Education:
• Bachelors in a job-related field
• Or an additional 4 years job related work experience
• Or Associate's plus an additional 2 years job related work experience
• Required Work Experience:
• 6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
• Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
• Familiar with project management concepts.
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.
• In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.
• We Prefer That You Have The Following:
• Cobol or Host experience ,
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Financial experience
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