Mainframe COBOL Developer

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DPP is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Location: Partial onsite Tues., Wed., Thurs., and as needed.

Duration: 12 months; W2 position

Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.

Position summary:

• This role focuses on Host mainframe development for claims processing applications.
• Candidates must have proven hands‑on experience with mainframe technologies, COBOL and/or APS, and batch‑oriented systems.
• Applicants without direct mainframe experience will not be considered.
  
  

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• COBOL and mainframe development experience
• Hands‑on work with batch applications
• Insurance or healthcare claims background
  
  

Preferred skills:

• APS
• NDVR
• Mainframe debugging tools
• Mainframe batch tools
• Reporting/Data Warehouse experience
• Batch processing experience
• Local candidates preferred
  
  

Minimum required work experience:

• 6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related work experience.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Develop code following structured Waterfall methodology
• Perform thorough unit testing before handoff to Systems Testing
• Independently debug issues and complete code walkthroughs
• Manage code migrations through all environments up to Production
• Collaborate with internal company teams and cross‑functional partners
  
  

Soft skills:

• Strong organizational skills to meet firm, mandated timelines
• Clear, effective communication across teams and partner groups
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
  

About the team:

• This systems team supports TRICARE and VA contracts, delivering accurate and timely claims processing for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
• You will join a collaborative team of ~15 professionals focused on hands‑on coding, testing, debugging, and managing migrations to production within a structured environment.
• All candidates must be able to obtain a C2 government clearance due to the sensitivity of the work.
  
  

Work schedule:

• Hours: 8 am – 5 pm
• Occasional overtime may be required to ensure project deadlines are met
• While this position does not enter the on-call rotation immediately, the selected candidate will be added to the rotation approximately nine months after joining the team.
  
  

Required education/equivalencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
• OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
• OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)
  
  

Interested? Learn more:

Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at to learn more about this position (#26-00214).

: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.