senior mainframe remote
- Hiring from
- United States
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Senior Mainframe - REMOTE
00070325651
- Date published Sep 22 2026
- Location Hartford / United States
- Job category Technology & Engineering
- Work model Work from Home
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement technical solutions for Claims applications by transforming business requirements into scalable, efficient, and compliant mainframe systems.
- Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain mainframe Claims applications using CICS, and MQ.
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, project managers, and support teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to offshore team members and coordinate onsite-offshore activities.
- Serve as a key point of contact for technical issue resolution.
- Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with established coding standards and best practices.
- Support SIT, UAT, production deployments, and post-implementation activities.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with mainframe technologies, including CICS, and MQ.
- Experience with Healthcare Claims Adjudication processes and related business workflows.
- Strong understanding of code migration and release management processes.
- Experience with package creation and code promotion across Development, Test, QA, and Production environments.
- Knowledge of post-deployment validation and backout procedures.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and offshore development teams.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with business stake holders and offshore development team.
Why Apply?
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 and $90,000, depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Important Disclaimers
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until 10/20/2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the posting may close sooner if a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is identified.
About Cognizant
Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
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Physical and mental health
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