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OddballSystem Architect
Oddball builds quality software for the federal space and emphasizes learning, growth and the chance to shape outcomes in a smaller firm. This System Architect position…
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Oddball builds quality software for the federal space and emphasizes learning, growth and the chance to shape outcomes in a smaller firm. This System Architect position supports the CMS team and hinges on the contract being awarded. The architect holds top technical authority for the Medicare Part A claims platform, which runs on a COBOL mainframe of more than three million lines. The role is accountable for keeping the FISS…
Job Description
Oddball builds quality software for the federal space and emphasizes learning, growth and the chance to shape outcomes in a smaller firm. This System Architect position supports the CMS team and hinges on the contract being awarded.
The architect holds top technical authority for the Medicare Part A claims platform, which runs on a COBOL mainframe of more than three million lines. The role is accountable for keeping the FISS architecture sound through changes, enhancements and modernization work, and defines the standards that govern the technical decisions affecting the core system.
The job also covers guiding how the mainframe links up with cloud-based parts and current API services on AWS, making sure edits to COBOL, CICS and VSAM code never endanger claim processing, and working with engineers who build in Java and APIs to establish clean integration patterns. The architect serves as the escalation point for complex technical issues across the program. The role is fully remote, and the posted United States wage range is $120,000 to $165,000.
Responsibilities
- Keep the FISS architecture sound through changes, enhancements and modernization work
- Shape how the mainframe connects with cloud-based parts and API services on AWS
- Set architecture standards and evaluate every technical choice affecting the core platform
- Confirm that edits to COBOL, CICS and VSAM code leave claims processing unharmed
- Collaborate with modernization developers working in Java and APIs so integration patterns stay tidy
- Act as the go-to resolver for hard technical problems across the program
Requirements
- Strong practical background on COBOL and IBM mainframes, including CICS and VSAM work
- Background connecting mainframe platforms to cloud or API-driven parts
- Comfort with AWS and contemporary API design approaches
- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Eligible to work in the US; certain positions may also call for U.S. citizenship and a federal background check or clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Qualifications
- Work on Medicare or Medicaid claim-handling platforms
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote work
- Yearly stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays
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Is this job remote?
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What is the pay range?
The posting lists a United States wage range of $120,000 to $165,000. Actual offers depend on job category, location and candidate skill level.
Is the position guaranteed?
No. The posting says the position hinges on the contract being awarded.
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