Mainframe COBOL Developer / Test Automation Engineer in Bakersfield, California at Bakersfield, California

CTG is seeking to fill a Mainframe COBOL Developer / Test Automation Engineer position for our client.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Duration: 12 months

Duties:

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications, program logic, and development solutions.

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain mainframe applications supporting healthcare claims processing.

• Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM within a CA-MMIS mainframe environment.

• Perform unit, integration, system, and regression testing to ensure application quality and reliability.

• Develop and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and production issues.

• Review existing application code and recommend enhancements, improvements, and automation opportunities.

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, testers, and other technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Document technical specifications, test results, defects, and application changes.

• Support application releases and ensure solutions meet business, technical, and quality requirements.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.

• Experience developing and maintaining mainframe applications in a CA-MMIS environment.

• Knowledge of healthcare claims processing is preferred.

• Experience with unit, integration, and regression testing.

• Experience with test automation tools, particularly Selenium.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and mainframe program logic.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with both technical and business teams.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working with mainframe applications.

• Hands-on experience with COBOL development and mainframe technologies including JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.

• Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining enterprise mainframe applications.

• Experience with automated testing and Selenium is required.

• Healthcare claims processing experience is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $50.00 to $60.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.