COBOL Software Developer

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

The Peraton Health, State and Local Sector is seeking a COBOL Software Developer, to join us in supporting and maintaining the Medicare Fee For Service claims processing system. In this role, you will be a contributing member of an Agile team providing maintenance and operations support for the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) contract.  

As a COBOL Software Developer, you will work within a highly structured and rigorous development environment that follows the SAFe Agile/Scrum framework. This position offers an opportunity to build foundational engineering skills while supporting a critical healthcare platform. You will work primarily with mainframe technologies, including COBOL and JCL, to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.  

You will assist in designing, developing, and enhancing software programs according to established procedures and coding standards. You will also build and execute unit test plans, test cases, and test data to ensure high-quality deliverables. 

You will collaborate closely with your team to plan and execute work assignments, ensuring all project due dates and sprint commitments are met. Additionally, you will help install software changes into internal testing regions, troubleshoot and resolve discovered defects, and assist in keeping technical documentation current.   

What you'll do:    

• Designs, codes, unit tests, and debugs enhancements and fixes to the health claims processing system. 

• Participates as a member of a persistent Agile development team supporting maintenance and operations.  

• Completes development to implement components of moderate complexity under general direction within a legacy mainframe environment.  

• Participates in design activities related to maintenance solutions.  

• Demonstrates general use and application of concepts, practices, and techniques.  

• Designs, prepares and executes unit tests to validate changes prior to release, and represents team to clients. 

• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems. 

• Applies technical knowledge to deliver maintenance solutions across one or more technology areas.  

• Applies company and 3rd party technologies solutions of moderate complexity with general direction. 

• With only general direction, implements end-user or enterprise solutions of moderate complexity with general direction provided. 

• Integrates technical expertise and business understanding to deliver stable, reliable solutions for clients. 

• Consults with team members and other organizations, clients, and vendors on technical issues. 

• Provides time and resource estimates for assigned tasks and projects. 

• Assists in developing solutions to complex business and technology problems in areas of proven expertise.   

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Education & Experience: 2 years with BS/BA, or a High School diploma with 4 years of experience. 
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Public Trust clearance. 

• Experience with mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, TSO and VSAM. 

• Ability to perform well in a highly rigorous structured development environment. 

• Demonstrated experience as a software developer in a mainframe environment, preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to determine and decompose business and technical requirements. 

• Experience with application lifecycle methodology experience, specifically Agile/SCRUM. 

• Strong communication skills and technical writing ability.  

• Ability to develop application project solutions and provide accurate estimates. 

• Must be able to achieve and maintain Public Trust clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of health care claims processing, particularly Medicare Fee For Service.  

• Mainframe development experience. 

• Experience with Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, DME or Medicare Common Working File (CWF) specific processing systems. 

• Experience working with or in support of CMS programs or contracts. 

• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps tools and frameworks through plan, define, build, test, release and deploy processes. 

• SAFe Agile experience and/or certification. 

• Experience with Assembler language in a mainframe environment.  

• Familiarity with development and collaboration tools: GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Eclipse (IDz/RDz). 

• Familiarity with modern languages such as Java or Python.  

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.