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Senior Cobol Developer

Apt
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cobol Developer position at Apt?

About the Role:

We’re seeking a Sr. COBOL Developer with strong experience in mainframe environments and a solid background in EDI processing. In this role, you'll analyze, develop, and support high-volume transaction systems, contributing to the ongoing stability and performance of mission-critical applications.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions, support system enhancements, and ensure seamless data exchange—especially for claims and EDI-related processes.



What You’ll Be Doing

  • :Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB
  • 2Analyze existing systems and business requirements to support enhancements and troubleshoot issue
  • sManage and support EDI transaction flows, including file processing, mapping, and validatio
  • nParticipate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and change control processe
  • sCreate and maintain system documentation, technical specifications, and operational procedure
  • sCollaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver solutions that meet business need


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What You Brin

  • g:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related fie
  • ld5 years of COBOL development experience in a mainframe environme
  • ntStrong skills in JCL, CICS, and DB2 application developme
  • ntProven experience working with EDI in claims, healthcare, insurance, or other transaction-heavy environmen
  • tsFamiliarity with MQ, Easytrieve, and data reporting or file-handling utiliti
  • esSolid understanding of SDLC methodologies and experience with change control too
  • lsStrong troubleshooting, time management, and collaboration skil


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