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Mainframe Programmer

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Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Job Title

Senior Mainframe COBOL Developer Medicaid Systems

Overview / Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe COBOL Developer to support Medicaid IT systems for our client in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role involves maintaining and enhancing claims adjudication and payment processing systems, supporting ongoing production work, and contributing to upcoming FY26 projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with Medicaid Services MMIS and MEDS teams to implement coding changes in COBOL and ADS programs
  • Develop and maintain applications using IDMS Network Database or IDMS Relational Database
  • Analyze technical and design specifications to implement required changes
  • Debug, unit test, and integration test application changes
  • Support QA, User Acceptance, and External Testing by resolving coding issues and implementing updates
  • Collaborate with customers, development staff, operational staff, QA staff, Clemson staff, and contracted staff
  • Participate in rotational on-call support duties
  • Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
  • Support production systems and contribute to smaller short-term projects as needed

Required Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience with Mainframe technologies
  • 10 years of experience with MVS COBOL
  • 10 years of experience with JCL
  • 10 years of experience with IDMS/Network
  • 7 years of experience with CA-ADS
  • 5 years of experience with Changeman
  • 5 years of experience with CICS
  • 5 years of experience with VSAM
  • Associate s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self-motivation and problem-solving ability
  • Strong analytical thinking and time management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SAS
  • Experience with File-Aid
  • Experience with Medicaid or Medicare claims processing
  • Experience with MQ
  • Experience with Endevor
  • Experience with Xpeditor

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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