Role Name: Developer III
Location: Columbia, SC
Work Environment: Partial Onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Contract length: 12 Months (possibly extended)
 
Job Summary:
Duties:

• Perform all phases of applications systems analysis and design.
• Analyze systems specifications and develop applications to support information systems processes.
• Prepare detailed specifications from which complex programs will be written.
• Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain these programs.
• Formulates scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.
• 20% Ensure team members understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, organizational standards are maintained, and applications are delivered according to project timeliness.
• Provide expert system knowledge, perform research, attend meetings, and review documents.
• 20% Maintain and modify programs according to specifications.
• Code, compile, and implement application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• Evaluate basic interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.
• 20% Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• 20% Analyze production systems, recommend systems enhancements, provide instruction to production support team.
• Research customer issues and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Coordinate implementation of modifications or enhancements.
• 20% Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems.
• Develop functional design and technical specifications, concept diagrams, and work flow diagrams and related procedures to process data using appropriate systems environment/platform.
• Document programs/procedures.

 
Day to Day:

• Development tasks such as research and analysis, coding, debugging, system analysis, writing technical specifications

 
Work Environment:

• Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment.
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

 
Team:

• The Client Enrollment System (CES) Core team supports the processing and housing individual and group enrollments at the Group and Member level.
• This system also processes member, Group and Patient ID updates — in near time or real time.
• CES triggers the processes to generate ID Cards, Summary of Benefit Letters, Member Welcome Letters and Renewal Packages.
• Additionally the team supports and develops Web applications that integrate with the mainframe CES application.

 
Job Requirements:
Minimum Required Work Experience:

• 4 years-of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.
• Strong understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• Strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
• Familiar with project management concepts.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.

 
Required Technologies:

• COBOL, DB2, mainframe

 
Minimum Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree.
• Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree

 
Minimum Required Software and Other Tools:

• Strong knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

 
Soft Skills:

• Must have good verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to follow directions, adapt to changing requirements, and show initiative in learning and growing with the team.

 
Nice to Have:

• EZTrieve, Endevor, JCL and CICS.
• Scripting experience using Python. VS Code, GitHub, MicroFocus APS (COBOL language generator)

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $45.00/hr.