Senior Software Development Engineer Mainframe COBOL CICS

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

As a Senior Software Development Engineer at CVS Health, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing digital solutions and systems. This role requires technical expertise to architect and code software applications, perform system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the strategic technical direction and innovation of digital engineering initiatives.  You will work in an Agile scrum team environment, in close collaboration with business partners, product owners, architecture and other IT partners.

As part of the AT Claim Organization, you will be responsible for code deliverables on both long and short-term projects effectively, while working collaboratively in inter-departmental settings to accomplish tasks and goals. The Claim Organization is accountable for CVS Health’s Health Care Benefits division (Aetna) commercial claim processing and the surrounding ecosystem of commercial claim applications to support internal business operations and the external Member and Provider experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops the technical architecture and infrastructure necessary for digital solutions.
• Writes code, develops software components, and implements functionalities based on project requirements.
• Collaborates with development team members and stakeholders to make architectural decisions, propose design patterns, and ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of digital solutions.
• Applies programming skills to design and implement features, optimize performance, and maintain code efficiency.
• Integrates various software components or systems to facilitate communication and interoperability across different parts of the digital solution.
• Develops and executes test cases, conducts code reviews, performs debugging, and resolves issues to maintain reliability, stability, and quality in digital solutions.
• Participates in agile or other development methodologies, attends meetings, contributes to project planning, and supports the progress of digital projects.
• Evaluates new tools, frameworks, and techniques to enhance digital solutions and encourage innovation within the development team.
• Prepares and maintains technical documentation, including system designs, architecture diagrams, and code documentation, while sharing expertise with team members to support knowledge transfer and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with the following:
  • Mainframe development and support, utilizing several of the following technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, MQ, Xpeditor, Endevor or similar source control application
  • Systems analysis
  • Software design principles and software architecture
  • Agile delivery methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage changing priorities
  • Ability to work in a team environment to deliver projects
• 2+ years of experience with large-scale offshore vendor support arrangements
• 2+ years of healthcare experience in one or more of these areas:
  • Claim Adjudication
  • Claim Payment/Banking, Electronic Funds Transfer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare claim administration.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

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Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

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Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

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