Job Description

This is a remote position.

Job Description: Programmer - Advanced (Mainframe/COBOL/IDMS)

Position Type: Contract / Staff Augmentation

Location: 100% Remote (Continental US, EST Hours)

Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)

Hours/Week: 40

Shift: Day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programmer to support critical operations and new project initiatives for a large-scale, enterprise-level system. The role involves maintaining and enhancing existing applications, as well as contributing to designated fiscal year projects. The work environment is fast-paced, challenging, and team-oriented, focused on delivering high-quality solutions for a major public-sector system.

Scope of Work

This role provides backfill support for production systems, contributes to short-term projects, and works across teams to deliver changes and enhancements. Responsibilities include collaboration with customers, development staff, operational teams, and QA staff.  Participation in an on-call rotation is required.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

· Work collaboratively with technical teams to implement coding changes to COBOL and ADS programs using an IDMS Network Database or IDMS Relational Database.

· Utilize technical and design specifications to develop, debug, unit test, and integration test program changes.

· Support Quality Assurance staff during QA, User Acceptance, and External Testing phases by implementing required coding changes.

· Communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Collaborate effectively with internal staff and other contracted team members in a dynamic environment.

Required Skills & Experience

·5+ years of Mainframe/MVS programming experience.

·5+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL.

·5+ years of experience with JCL (Job Control Language).

·5+ years of experience with IDMS (Network or Relational).

Required Soft Skills

· Effective communication skills (written and oral).

· Adaptability, flexibility, and self-motivation.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

· Time management and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Preferred Skills

· Experience with Changeman, TSO/ADS, Footprints, SAS, and File-Aid.

· Previous experience working with Medicaid or healthcare IT systems.

Minimum Education

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment & Expectations

·100% remote role. Candidates must reside within the Continental United States and be available to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.

· This is a team-based role requiring collaboration, responsiveness, and participation in an on-call support rotation.

Application Instructions

To be considered, please submit:

· Updated resume with full legal name.

· Cover letter.

· Right-to-Represent (R2R) form.

· Any required cover sheet as specified in the application portal.

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”

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