Software Developer

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Software Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System activities at in Albany, NY. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Systems Development Application Design team. You will be trusted to create application design artifacts and support functional business processes associated with the eMedNY program. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), related claims and ancillary transaction processing, etc.  Knowledge of the COBOL programming language, CICS, and DB2 mainframe technologies is required. This position is based at GDIT’s office at 22 Corporate Woods in Albany, NY.

The successful candidate will:

• Attend Functional Requirements Definition meetings and conduct Functional Requirements Document creation.
• Perform analysis and design activities associated with customer and internally generated change requests of complex applications and processes.
• Adhere to design standards associated with the creation and publication of design artifacts and related documentation.
• Track design and other related artifacts throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through completion and maintenance of the eMedNY Project Life Cycle Checklist
• Provide effort and duration estimates associated with the analysis and design phase of the SDLC
• Provide design support during the construction, testing and quality assurance phases of the SDLC
• Participate in the review of test plans and packages to ensure all design requirements are met
• Participate in the review of post implementation verification artifacts to ensure all systemic changes are operating as designed
• Participate in the review of Technical Design Document materials to ensure the documentation of systemic and other artifacts is recorded accurately
• Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise.  Perform research activities as assigned
• Work closely with various Stakeholders to ensure that project needs are met
• Oversee project implementations and follow up of assigned projects
• Provide input for yearly performance appraisals for project team members
• Stay abreast of industry design trends and remain current with associated standards

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience: 2+ years of COBOL, JAVA, CICS, DB2, mainframe application development and/or design experience required
• Required Technical Skills:
  • COBOL Programming Language
  • IBM Customer Information Control System (CICS)
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Query Management Facility (QMF)
  • Job Control Language (JCL) – z/OS
  • Z/OS Mainframe Utilities – IEBGENER, IEFBR14, SYNCSORT, etc.
• Preferred Technical Skills:
  • MMIS and related Claims and Ancillary Transaction Processing
  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0
  • Macro4/Insync DumpMaster and TraceMaster
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving  
• Good oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to management and other stakeholders  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and collaboratively to meet requirements in a dynamic team environment
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
• Location: Hybrid

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.