Sr. Mainframe Developer (COBOL/DB2/SQL SERVER)

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

 

Summary

 

As a Sr. Mainframe Developer (COBOL/DB2/SQL SERVER) at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.​

Your role in our mission

 

Apply your skills to support Gainwell as we help clients deliver better health and human services outcomes. 

 

• Mainframe programming:
  • TSO (Time Sharing Option) and MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) environments
  • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) vs Flat Files including data structures/storage
  • EBCDIC data encoding format
  • COBOL programming
• Database programming & scripting:
  • SQL Server querying and managing relational databases
  • Write scripts and JCL (Job Control Language) to schedule and run batch jobs
• Design, develop, install, test and document applications software 
• Involved in designing, documenting, and delivering technical architecture solution elements
• Support coordination between application architects and developers to make sure design requirements are accurate and deliver the desired ROI for clients
• Define and develop project requirements, functional specifications and detailed application solution designs for clients
• Focus on the details as you develop technical documentation and test plans to support integration and deployment

What we're looking for

 

6+ years of mainframe programming and on-call support experience coding in COBOL and DB2 in a JCL and IBM mainframe environment to include the following:

• Mainframe programming:
  • Experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option) and MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) environments
  • Understanding of VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) vs Flat Files, including how data is structured and stored
  • Familiarity with EBCDIC data encoding format (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code is an 8-bit character encoding developed by IBM to use on mainframe/midrange systems)
  • Strong skills in COBOL programming
  • Familiarity with Easytrieve and File Aid 
• Database programming & scripting:
  • Proficiency in SQL Server for querying and managing relational databases.
  • Ability to write scripts and JCL (Job Control Language) to schedule and run batch jobs
• Healthcare IT (claims, Medicaid or Medicare) systems experience is preferred. 

What you should expect in this role

 

• Fully remote opportunity with the option to work anywhere within the United States
• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs and travel as required
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation

 

The deadline to submit applications for this posting is January 31, 2026

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The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation polic