Synon & Cobol400 Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Synon & Cobol400 Developer based in the United States.

• Design, develop, modify, and enhance healthcare applications using SYNON/COOL 2E, COBOL400, CL/400, CLLE, and DB2/400.
• Develop and support RxCLAIM functionality and pharmacy claims adjudication processes, including complex business rules and system workflows.
• Analyze existing application logic and implement major enhancements and modifications while preserving downstream system integrity.
• Maintain, modernize, and improve AS/400 applications while developing new functionality to address evolving business requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrations between RxCLAIM/AS400 applications and downstream healthcare and PBM systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs, application changes, and reliable implementation plans.
• Perform impact analysis to identify dependencies and prevent application changes from negatively affecting related processes or systems.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, investigate defects, identify root causes, and implement effective technical solutions.
• Document system flows, application functionality, interfaces, technical designs, and complex business logic.
• Conduct unit and integration testing and support system or user acceptance testing when required.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA professionals, technical teams, and healthcare/PBM stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Take ownership of assigned development activities, work independently, meet project milestones, and provide technical guidance or leadership when needed.

• 5+ years of hands-on development experience with SYNON/COOL 2E, COBOL400, CL/400, CLLE, and DB2/400.
• Strong practical experience working with RxCLAIM and pharmacy claims adjudication or claims-processing systems.
• Solid understanding of healthcare and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) processes, applications, and business requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and modify complex claims-processing logic, workflows, and business rules.
• Experience supporting integrations between RxCLAIM/AS400 environments and downstream healthcare systems.
• Strong production support, troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to understand complex legacy applications and implement enhancements with minimal supervision.
• Experience with major enhancements and modernization initiatives involving existing AS/400 healthcare applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical design skills.
• Ability to document complex application architecture, system flows, interfaces, and business logic clearly.
• Willingness and ability to assume technical leadership responsibilities when required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with distributed teams in a remote environment.
• Experience working within Agile or other structured development environments is desirable.
• Familiarity with large-scale healthcare or PBM platforms and legacy modernization considerations is a plus.
• Ability to participate in internal and external meetings through video conferencing and work onsite at corporate or client locations when necessary.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals who require support to perform essential job functions.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Disability coverage and additional benefit options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, transit, and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Health Savings Account paired with a low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer matching and immediate vesting.
• Inclusive and respectful work environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Support and reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process when needed.