Mainframe Developer - Detroit, MI

Role description :
Engagement Description
Exposure to full life cycle of development from requirements through implementation.
Interact with the business customers and interfacing teams as needed to define business requirements.
- Analyze and design application enhancements/corrections per requirements.
- Code, test and implement enhancements/corrections.
- Provide Solution Delivery Methodology artifacts associated with application components.
- Translate requirements and functional specifications into test cases, ensuring that test cases cover all testable business requirements.
- Develop and execute unit test plans and scripts to validate that assigned modules meet technical specifications.
- Participate in technical inspections at appropriate stages of development.
- Participate in integration testing.
- Ensures compliance with enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise.
Top Three Skills/Experience
1. Strong hands-on experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting batch/online mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2/SQL and IMS/CICS .
2. Worked as a Business Analyst leading JAD sessions, managed/wrote business requirements and be able to communicate them clearly/effectively.
3. Healthcare payer experience.
Required Skills/Experience
- Able to function well as a team member, as well as work independently on assignments.
- Experience as a Business and Systems Analyst for large scale systems.
- Motivated professional (results oriented and self-starter).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements, and develop alternate solutions.
- Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Prior experience in the following areas: Medicare Advantage, Enrollment, Claims and exposure to Governmental Mandates.
- Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Access.
Educational Requirements
B.S. in Computer Science or related field