Senior Systems Programmer Analyst - Cds

Summary
Description
About Us:
Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically disperse data centers, including two of the nation's largest healthcare data centers - both rated among the top five percent of data centers worldwide by MIPS.
With three U.S. locations and decades of experience in government, commercial and education markets, our innovative solutions and reliable services allow clients to focus on core business and improve outcomes.
Our data centers host applications process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal and commercial business.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for ensuring all systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure. Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Provide technical and disaster recovery expertise for systems software.
What You'll Do:

• Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems and perform problem resolution. Identify issues that the vendor is responsible for and refer those issues appropriately.
• Review and design system software and hardware builds analyzing system options and the impact on the overall systems infrastructure. Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software. Schedule system downtime in a way that minimizes user impact.
• Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for additions or changes to systems, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall systems infrastructure. To determine if requested changes are possible, review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Provide technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. May evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management. In coordination with Project Leads and senior level staff, provide input on proposals that could potentially impact systems.
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions across the enterprise.
• Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need:
Required Education:

• Bachelor's in a job related field
• OR 4 years job related work experience
• OR Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience:

• 8 Years IT experience including extensive systems programming experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Thorough understanding of operating systems and foundation architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of systems programming, graphical user interfaces, control languages, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing system software and making recommendations for performance enhancements.

Required Software and Other Tools:

• Standard office equipment.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Experience in supporting the infrastructure / application environment within a CMS Claims Processing Environment for Part A, Part B and DME Claims
• Mainframe Infrastructure and Application skills such as but not limited to z/OS, CICS, RACF, JCL

Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
What We Can Do For You:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn
• Ten paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.