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Oddball is seeking a System Architect to join its CMS team as a senior technical authority for a Medicare Part A claims processing system. This remote,…
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Oddball is seeking a System Architect to join its CMS team as a senior technical authority for a Medicare Part A claims processing system. This remote, full-time role focuses on a 3+ million line COBOL mainframe. The position is contingent upon contract award, and as a key personnel role, the chosen candidate will need to sign a letter of intent and may take part in oral presentations or pre-award activities.…
Job Description
Oddball is seeking a System Architect to join its CMS team as a senior technical authority for a Medicare Part A claims processing system. This remote, full-time role focuses on a 3+ million line COBOL mainframe. The position is contingent upon contract award, and as a key personnel role, the chosen candidate will need to sign a letter of intent and may take part in oral presentations or pre-award activities.
The employer builds software for the federal space to improve daily lives and brings quality technology solutions to government projects. This opportunity suits an experienced technical expert with a background in IBM mainframe environments, cloud integrations, and healthcare claims processing who thrives in a collaborative, remote setting.
Responsibilities
- Manage the technical integrity of the FISS architecture for all modifications, upgrades, and modernization tasks
- Direct how the mainframe connects with cloud-based components and modern API-driven services on AWS
- Establish architectural rules and evaluate technical choices affecting the core system
- Guarantee that modifications to COBOL, CICS, and VSAM occur safely without endangering claims processing
- Work alongside modernization engineers focused on Java and API creation to maintain proper integration methods
- Act as the primary technical escalation contact for difficult program-level challenges
- Handle other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or security clearance, depending on federal contract rules
- Hands-on expertise with COBOL and IBM mainframe systems including CICS and VSAM
- Background in connecting mainframe systems to cloud-hosted or API-driven components
- Familiarity with AWS and modern API development methods
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Background working on Medicare or Medicaid claims processing systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote work environment
- Yearly stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company match 401(k) plan
- Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role is fully remote.
What is the salary for the System Architect role?
The wage range for this United States position is USD 120,000 to 165,000 per year, with exact offers determined by job category, location, and candidate skill level.
What are the core technical requirements?
Applicants must have deep hands-on experience with COBOL and IBM mainframe environments including CICS and VSAM, along with experience integrating mainframes with cloud-hosted or API-based components and AWS familiarity.
Are there any special conditions for hiring?
This position is contingent upon contract award. Because it is a key personnel role, the selected candidate will be asked to sign a letter of intent and may be invited to participate in oral presentations or pre-award activities.
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