WPS—A health solutions company
Role Snapshot
Senior COBOL Developer Enhance and maintain complex mainframe applications, develop detailed technical specifications, and lead the design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of COBOL programs in a CICS/DB2 environment. Salary Range
$95,000 – $115,000 (base pay may vary within the range based on relevant experience). Work Location
Position requires residency in Wisconsin. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI) will be expected to work hybrid 2 days a week. Secondary consideration is remote work from approved states: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin. If not regionally local to Madison, frequent monthly travel to the headquarters will be required. Responsibilities
Enjoy COBOL development and have worked on large enterprise-level projects. Analyze requirements, prepare specifications, and document in accordance with departmental standards. Design, develop, test, and integrate applications, ensuring adherence to SDLC and change control processes. Provide comprehensive design and support for departmental applications. Conduct research and resolve issues related to business data processing. Provide production support to ensure high levels of customer service. Serve as technical lead for medium to large development efforts. Partner with Quality Assurance teams to validate and test applications. Perform peer reviews of code and technical documentation to maintain quality standards. Use source control tools to safeguard code integrity. Coordinate and communicate development activities with other teams. Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and appropriately escalates issues. Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship required for this DoD contract position. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in application development, implementation, and support. Advanced proficiency in COBOL, TSO, JCL, CICS, MVS, and File Aid. Solid proficiency with VSAM file structures. Strong background in relational databases (DB2 and SQL). Experience applying Agile methodology in departmental projects. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Additional 5+ years of mainframe development expertise. Exposure to WPS Mainframe systems and Tricare business line. Remote Work Requirements
High‑speed cable or fiber internet connection. Minimum 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. Review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information. Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available. Performance bonus and merit increase opportunities. 401(k) with 100% match for first 3% of salary and 50% match for next 2% (fully vested immediately). Competitive paid time off. Health, dental, and telehealth coverage starting Day 1. Professional and leadership development programs. Who We Are
WPS is a leading not‑for‑profit health solutions company and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. We provide health insurance and support to individuals, families, and veterans across the United States. EEO Statement
WPS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Senior COBOL Developer Enhance and maintain complex mainframe applications, develop detailed technical specifications, and lead the design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of COBOL programs in a CICS/DB2 environment. Salary Range
$95,000 – $115,000 (base pay may vary within the range based on relevant experience). Work Location
Position requires residency in Wisconsin. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI) will be expected to work hybrid 2 days a week. Secondary consideration is remote work from approved states: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin. If not regionally local to Madison, frequent monthly travel to the headquarters will be required. Responsibilities
Enjoy COBOL development and have worked on large enterprise-level projects. Analyze requirements, prepare specifications, and document in accordance with departmental standards. Design, develop, test, and integrate applications, ensuring adherence to SDLC and change control processes. Provide comprehensive design and support for departmental applications. Conduct research and resolve issues related to business data processing. Provide production support to ensure high levels of customer service. Serve as technical lead for medium to large development efforts. Partner with Quality Assurance teams to validate and test applications. Perform peer reviews of code and technical documentation to maintain quality standards. Use source control tools to safeguard code integrity. Coordinate and communicate development activities with other teams. Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and appropriately escalates issues. Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship required for this DoD contract position. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in application development, implementation, and support. Advanced proficiency in COBOL, TSO, JCL, CICS, MVS, and File Aid. Solid proficiency with VSAM file structures. Strong background in relational databases (DB2 and SQL). Experience applying Agile methodology in departmental projects. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Additional 5+ years of mainframe development expertise. Exposure to WPS Mainframe systems and Tricare business line. Remote Work Requirements
High‑speed cable or fiber internet connection. Minimum 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. Review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information. Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available. Performance bonus and merit increase opportunities. 401(k) with 100% match for first 3% of salary and 50% match for next 2% (fully vested immediately). Competitive paid time off. Health, dental, and telehealth coverage starting Day 1. Professional and leadership development programs. Who We Are
WPS is a leading not‑for‑profit health solutions company and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. We provide health insurance and support to individuals, families, and veterans across the United States. EEO Statement
WPS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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