Sr. Synon Developer at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Synon Developer in United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical healthcare systems while bridging legacy technologies with modern development practices. You will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining high-impact pharmacy claims platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. Working in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment, you’ll contribute to both system stability and forward-looking transformation initiatives. The position combines deep technical expertise with problem-solving and leadership responsibilities. You’ll engage with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that directly support essential healthcare operations. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys evolving legacy systems into modern, efficient architectures.

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Synon/Cool 2E within IBM i (AS400) environments
• Enhance and support pharmacy claims processing systems, including adjudication logic and integrations
• Develop and optimize COBOL programs and batch processing workflows for high-volume transactions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring system stability and performance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate healthcare and PBM requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Lead code reviews, enforce development standards, and promote best practices across the team
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers and peers
• Support integrations with external systems (e.g., EDI, APIs) and ensure seamless data exchange
• Contribute to modernization and transformation initiatives, improving legacy systems and processes
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data security standards

• 7+ years of experience in Synon (Cool 2E) development
• Strong hands-on experience with COBOL programming in enterprise environments
• Proven experience within the healthcare or PBM domain (claims processing, eligibility, benefits, pharmacy systems)
• Deep expertise working with IBM i (AS400) platforms
• Solid experience managing batch processing and high-volume transactional systems
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver effective solutions
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring development teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with system integrations, APIs, and data exchange frameworks

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability coverage and employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, transit, and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options with high-deductible plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting
• Flexible work environment with remote collaboration opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture focused on diversity and innovation
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth