Microfocus Cobol Developer

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

MICROFOCUS COBOL DEVELOPER

 

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer with deep Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) expertise to support and enhance mission-critical Point-of-Sale (POS) and batch processing systems in a healthcare environment. This role is responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and production support of enterprise applications built on Microfocus COBOL, CICS, Oracle, and JCL technologies.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in mainframe and Microfocus COBOL development combined with hands-on experience in PBM workflows such as pharmacy claims adjudication, prior authorization, formulary management, coordination of benefits, and Medicare Part D processing. You will serve as a technical lead, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with business analysts and PBM operations teams.

This position requires a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with critical production support responsibilities. Candidates should have extensive experience with Microfocus COBOL in Linux or Unix environments, strong SQL and Oracle database skills, and a proven track record supporting complex healthcare or PBM systems.

 

Major Functional Responsibilities:

• Analysis, design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of system that supports Point-of-Sale and Batch processes using Microfocus Cobol, CICS, Oracle and JCL
• Analyze RFP documentation, meet with appropriate team members or clients, analyze software factors, assist with proposal work, and complete design documentation and estimates that meet the business requirements
• Accurately and completely develop and unit test software solutions to meet client requirements
• Develop testing recommendations for more in-depth testing for modifications
• Optimize existing COBOL programs for performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Provide on-call support on as needed basis 
• Perform impact analysis and root-cause investigations for production incidents
• Resolve any issues that present themselves in a timely manner to prevent system outages
• Investigate, resolve and document assigned issues and propose/implement solutions
• Assist in discussions with clients and/or in the explanations of the issues, and recommended solutions
• Assist in preparation of functional specifications for application systems, presentation of system 
• requirements and designs to client personnel
• Develop status reports of development activities weekly, to appropriate management

• Assist with update of report documentation and system exhibits

   

   

PBM Domain Expertise:

• Implement and support real-time pharmacy claims adjudication logic in alignment with NCPDP D.0 and NCPDP SCRIPT standards
• Develop processing logic for formulary management, drug utilization review (DUR), and clinical edits
• Support prior authorization (PA) workflows and quantity limit processing
• Maintain and enhance coordination of benefits (COB) and Medicare Part D processing logic
• Support integration touchpoints with downstream systems including data warehouse, and reporting platforms and claims data as outbound for MMIS systems
• Ensure all code adheres to HIPAA, CMS, and applicable regulatory requirements for PBM data handling
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution for PBM application

 

Requirements: 

• Proficient working with MICROFOCUS COBOL (Preferably in LINUX environment) – including working on CICS, JCL and ORACLE and extensive knowledge on Health care business and PBM
• Have broad knowledge of system engineering/automation concepts, practices and procedures and is expected to perform work related to analysis, design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of a Point-of-Sale application
• At least eight (8) years of COBOL and 5+ years of PBM domain experience
• Combination of mainframe programming expertise and in-depth understanding of pharmacy benefit management workflows — including claims adjudication, prior authorization, formulary processing, and NCPDP transaction standards
• Strong oral and written communications skills, as candidate will be required to interact with business users to elicit and understand business requirements
• Ability to diagnose problems and suggest resolution with minimal guidance
• Readiness to take responsibility for assigned tasks and work with others as needed to complete tasks
• Ability to successfully function within a project team and be a team player in an environment of deadlines and project milestones
• Have a positive “can and will do” attitude

 

Detailed Skillset requirements:

 

Tier	IDEAL Requirement	Acceptable Equivalents	Notes:	Candidates Self Assesment rating (Scale of 1 to 10)
1	Microfocus Cobol	IBM COBOL, ACUCOBOL, isCOBOL	MUST meet this requirement	7 and above
1	Oracle 10g or 11g	Any ANSI Database.	MUST meet this requirement	7 and above
1	CICS	None	MUST meet this requirement	7 and above
1	JCL	None	MUST meet this requirement	7 and above
1	Able to code complex SQL statements	SQL exposure on any database	MUST meet this requirement	7 and above
1	Hands on exposure working on Microfocus NetExpress (IDE)	Microfocus Server Express or any older Microfocus IDE's	MUST meet this requirement	6 and above
1	Red Hat Linux OS	Any Unix flavor	BASIC Knowledge is a MUST	3 and above
2	Experience developing or supporting a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system	Experience developing or supporting an MMIS	This is a STRONG PLUS	3 and above
2	Version Controller	Any Version control software (e.g. VSS, Endevor, TFS)	This is a PLUS	2 and above
3	Perl	Shell Script	This is a PLUS	2 and above

 

Flexible Working 

At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect: 

Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.

  

Working for You 

We offer perks and rewards designed to support you: 

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one. 
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future. 
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more. 
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization. 
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms. 
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge. 
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion. 

  

Join Us: 

At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you’ll find opportunities to: 

• Bring your authentic self to work every day. 
• Grow and thrive both personally and professionally. 
• Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the millions of people we serve. 

With a large workforce across 24 countries, we’re proud to foster a truly global culture—one that supports well-being, values every contribution, and empowers our people to grow both personally and professionally.  

Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is ($96,250-$125,000).

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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