Software Developer (Mainframe Application Development Lead)

Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource. This is a hybrid‑remote role based out of the Brooklyn, OH office, with the expectation to work onsite on designated in‑office days each week. Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Software Developer IV_ Mainframe Application Development Lead Responsible for leading the design, development, maintenance, and modernization of critical enterprise mainframe applications. The role requires deep technical expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IBM z/OS, system integration and production support. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee complex development efforts, support strategic modernization initiatives, and ensure the stability and scalability of business-critical systems.

Job Summary Leads the process of translating user requirements and systems objectives of increasing complexity into a logical, efficient and optimal systems design. Develops and maintains new and existing applications by writing code based on the aforementioned design to ensure that business rules, security standards and government regulations are met. Provides management with recommendations for issue resolution. Creates and executes required test plans on all new and changed components.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains new and existing applications by analyzing, designing and writing code of increasing complexity that satisfies a logical, efficient and optimal systems design.
• Participates on project teams and functions as development lead on complex systems or subsystems, as needed.
• Leads program-level and system-level testing, implementation, and break-fix tasks associated with business applications, including multiple platforms.
• Develops documentation of technical workflows and systems designs and verifies against user requirements.
• Works with database staff and security staff to ensure that data standards and security standards are properly applied.
• Learns new technical concepts and software languages as needed.
• Coaches and mentors team members to advance staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 years information systems experience.
• Minimum 4 years analysis and design experience.

Professional Certification(s)

• N/A

Technical Skills And Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
• Advanced understanding of multiple hardware and software platforms (e.g. mainframe, distributed, cloud, etc.).
• Solid understanding of project management practices.
• Advanced understanding of systems development life cycle.

A Great Place To Work Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That’s why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits And Compensation

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
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