Senior Mainframe EDI Developer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Senior Mainframe EDI Developer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Location: Fully onsite in Columbia, SC
Duration: 6 months, contract-to-hire; W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.

Position summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mainframe EDI Developer to join the EDIG (Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) Host Team—part of a collaborative group supporting healthcare claims processing across multiple interconnected systems.
This role is ideal for a selfstarter who thrives in mainframe environments, understands HIPAA transactions, and enjoys working in a tight, supportive team.

Team environment:

EDIG organization consisting of:
- Host Team (this role)
- NonHost Team
- Operations Team
Total of 5–9 developers on the Host Team
Close collaboration with team lead for assignments and direction
Regular interaction with non-host and operations groups to support the full EDIG workflow
On-call rotation required

Primary responsibilities:

Develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe applications that support healthcare claims management.
Process and validate HIPAA X12 5010 transactions (837, 835, 834, 270/271, 276/277).
Support secure file transfer processes (NDM, FTP, VPN) between mainframe and UNIX systems.
Work with claims data and file structures for Commercial, EDIG, and TRICARE systems.
Utilize PIMS knowledge to support existing legacy functionality.
Create technical documentation including requirements, test plans, and implementation plans.
Participate in production support and on-call responsibilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure endtoend EDI processing stability.

Required technical skills:

COBOL (Mainframe & Micro Focus)
CICS
DB2
IMS
MQ
IBM Batch JCL
Easytrieve
APS Code Generator
PIMS application background
NDM / IBM Connect Direct
UNIX file transfers (FTP, VPN)
Healthcare claims systems knowledge (Commercial, EDIG, TRICARE)
EDz vendor product (APS on non-host)

Mainframe utilities and tools:

SYNCSORT
IDCAMS
IBM IEB*/IEF* utilities
FILEAID
ZEKE Scheduler
NDM, FTP, VPN
MS Office for documentation and communication

Preferred experience:

Prior work within healthcare payer or claims processing environments
Strong understanding of HIPAA EDI file formats and transaction flows
Experience supporting large-scale mainframe-based EDI systems
Ability to operate effectively in team-based environments with shared responsibilities

Soft skills:

Self-starter with strong initiative
Excellent communication across technical and non-technical groups
Team player with collaborative mindset
Strong problemsolving and troubleshooting abilities

Minimum required work experience:

4 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.

Required education/equivalencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 8 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Alan at Alan.Farhidppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00223).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00223

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/