Senior Professional Application Designer

SGS_JOB_3552

Information Technology
Remote
CICS
TSO
CHANGEMAN
SQL
DB2
Abend-Aid
MainView
Xpediter CICS

Contract - 3+ Months Contract on W2

Description: The Senior Professional Application Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex mainframe applications to support business and healthcare technology initiatives. This role includes analyzing system requirements, implementing application solutions, and ensuring compatibility with existing hardware and software environments. The position requires expertise in COBOL/MVS/JCL/IBM mainframe environments, with hands-on experience in designing, developing, and evaluating mainframe applications. The designer will also provide guidance to junior staff, ensure quality control of deliverables, and contribute to technical architecture solutions while supporting project teams. Other: Work Model: Hybrid if located within Sacramento, CA (2 days onsite, 3 days remote), Remote if outside Sacramento but within the continental USA (Pacific Time Zone). Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and participate in Mainframe on-call rotation for batch cycles. Video cameras required for all interviews and during initial orientation week. Long-term contract opportunity (3+ months with potential extension). Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, client-focused technical environment. Background/Need: The team delivers healthcare technology solutions with a focus on Medicaid, Medicare, and healthcare claims systems. The candidate will support a COBOL mainframe environment, collaborate with application architects and developers, and ensure that design requirements align with business objectives and provide measurable ROI. This role is critical for maintaining the performance and reliability of complex mainframe systems while integrating new technologies and solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

  •  Support COBOL mainframe environments and provide application design and development expertise.
  •  Design, document, and coordinate changes to legacy modules.
  •  Develop, install, and evaluate application software on mainframe systems.
  •  Deliver technical architecture solution elements and ensure design requirements meet business objectives.
  •  Collaborate with project teams to define requirements, functional specifications, and application solution designs.
  • Analyze and assess feasibility and compatibility with other programs and projects.
  •  Provide quality control for project deliverables.
  •  Define and develop highly complex system requirements, test, debug, and implement applications.
  •  Assess architecture and hardware limitations, design system specifications, and ensure hardware/software compatibility.
  •  Plan, conduct, and direct analysis and resolution of business problems using automated systems.
  •  Design, install, and modify operating systems, utility software, and databases to meet business needs.
  •  Develop and troubleshoot complex software programs compatible with mainframe hardware systems.
  •  Perform cost analysis of vendor-supplied products for efficiency and customization.
  •  Research and recommend new technologies to support business requirements.
  •  Provide technical consultation and guidance to other teams and clients.
  •  Mentor and provide leadership to less experienced personnel.

Skills:

  •  COBOL/MVS/JCL/IBM Mainframe Programming
  •  CICS, TSO, CHANGEMAN, SQL, DB2, Abend-Aid, MainView, Xpediter CICS
  •  Easytrieve and FileAid
  •  Mainframe Application Design and Development
  •  Web Services Exposure via CICS Transaction Server (CTS)
  •  Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  •  Analysis, Testing, Debugging, and Documentation
  •  Healthcare IT Systems, Medicaid, and Medicare Claims Processing
  •  Technical Leadership and Mentorship

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).

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