Job Description

WE’RE HIRING: SYNON / COOL 2E DEVELOPER (CONTRACTORS):

This role is a chance to work on mission-critical pharmacy claims systems while
blending deep legacy expertise with modern development practices and AI-assisted
tools.

You won’t be “phasing out” your skillset—you’ll be evolving it.

Role Overview
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As a Developer, you will:
- Work on RxCLAIM / Claim Adjudication enhancements, focusing on claim
processing logic and system integrations.
- Develop and enhance applications interacting with downstream healthcare systems.
- Maintain and improve existing systems while building new solutions.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production issues.
- Document system flows and business logic.

Key Responsibilities:
- Development and maintenance of applications using Synon/Cool2E on
IBM i / AS400 platforms.
- Design, develop, and optimize COBOL-based programs and batch processes.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior developers and team members.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to translate PBM/healthcare
requirements into scalable solutions.
- Support and enhance systems related to claims processing, eligibility, benefits,
and pharmacy operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring system stability
and performance.
- Drive code reviews, best practices, and development standards.
- Collaborate on integration efforts and support data exchange with external systems
(EDI, APIs, etc.).
- Participate in or lead modernization and legacy transformation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).the


Qualifications

Required:
- 7+ years of experience with Synon development.
- Strong hands-on experience with COBOL programming in enterprise environments.
- Extensive experience with IBM i (AS400) environments.
- Experience troubleshooting batch processing and high-volume transaction systems.
- Ability to take on leadership responsibilities if/when needed.

Thanks
ram (at) taurusbiz (dot) com