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About Our Company

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is the largest provider of healthcare benefits in Alabama. For over 70 years, we have been at the top of the class among Blue Cross plans across the country. We are proud to provide coverage for more than 3.5 million people.

Department Overview

Systems Resources supports all corporate business areas by utilizing the latest hardware, software and technology solutions to provide well designed, cost effective, quality applications in support of corporate objectives and operations. The infrastructure includes mainframe and server-based platforms that require secured internal and remote access. Systems are developed in various computer languages for client/server, mainframe, intranet and Internet applications. In order to support an IT environment of this magnitude, sophisticated tools and technology are used, with an emphasis on quality assurance, scalability, portability, high availability and timely response.

General Responsibilities

The incumbent participates in the coordination of projects for systems development to provide solutions to corporate data processing and information needs. The incumbent gathers requirements, designs, codes and implements new software systems, as well as supports and enhances existing systems. This position is responsible for meeting the needs of internal customers by completing their systems requests in a courteous, accurate, and timely manner.

Qualifications

1. Two or more years of programming experience
2. Working knowledge of COBOL, DB2 and JCL on an IBM MVS mainframe
3. Experience analyzing customer needs, designing new or modifying existing systems
4. Experience in a position interpreting and communicating information orally and written
5. Experience in a customer contact position communicating information
6. Experience in a position requiring the ability to identify and solve problems
7. Experience in a position requiring the ability to organize and prioritize tasks
8. Experience in a position interacting with all levels of staff internal and external
9. Customer Information Control System (CICS) experience is desired
10. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) experience is beneficial
11. Experience with DB2 tools (i.e. QMF and SPUFI) is preferred

Work Schedule

The hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.

How To Apply

Information about current career opportunities can be found on our web site at www.bcbsal.com. Click on Careers.

To apply, build a profile online and attach your resume by registering with our website. Click on the "Apply Now" button to login or register if this is your first time.

In Conclusion

Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We look forward to receiving your application. Upon review, if you can be considered further you will be contacted by one of our Corporate Staffing representatives.

Again, thank you for your interest in our company.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. As such, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, handicap, disability, or because he or she is a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era Veteran.