Software Development Advisor

Responsibilities

The Health and Financial Solution team is seeking a Software Development Advisor to join our Agile team enhancing the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) system. This role is ideal for an experienced mainframe developer who thrives in a highly rigorous development environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is motivated to improve healthcare systems that impact millions of Americans. This role is a remote position but it is preferred candidate resides close to Windsor Mill, MD.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

As a key member of our Agile development team, you will:

• Design, code, unit test, and debug enhancements to the DME health claims processing system.
• Participate as a persistent member of a cross-functional Agile/Scrum team.
• Deliver technical solutions for complex software components and maintenance fixes.
• Create and execute unit test plans, test cases, and test data to ensure quality deliverables.
• Install changes into internal testing regions and resolve discovered defects.
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems with minimal direction.
• Collaborate with teammates, clients, and vendors on complex issues.
• Contribute to design activities and documentation updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements for development practices.
• Provide accurate estimates for time and resources needed for assigned projects.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the team while ensuring due dates are consistently met.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years experience or Masters degree and 6 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, TSO, and VSAM within an IBM zOS environment.  Experience using IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) is a plus.
• Experience working with Endevor or similar mainframe software configuration and version control tool.
• Ability to analyze, decompose, and implement business and technical requirements into efficient, maintainable software solutions.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies including participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, iterative development cycles, demos and daily sync
• Demonstrated skill in developing project solutions, creating accurate estimates and delivering high quality code within define timelines and standards.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Medicare Part A, Part B, Common Working File (CWF), or DME systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare claims processing and experience working with CMS.
• Exposure to DevOps/DevSecOps tools such as GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Eclipse.
• Knowledge of the following is a plus:
• Java (JEE), Design Patterns, Web Services (REST, JSON, Swagger)
• JCICS, OSGi bundles/JAR, UNIX/RHEL/USS
• Code coverage tools (JACOCO)
• AWS cloud experience

Why Join Us:

• Work on mission-driven healthcare systems that directly support Medicare beneficiaries.
• Collaborate in a highly skilled Agile team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and the ability to make a national impact.

Peraton Overview

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Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.