[Hiring] System Architect @Oddball

Role Description

We're looking for a System Architect to join our CMS team, serving as the senior technical authority for a Medicare Part A claims processing system built on a 3+ million line COBOL mainframe.

• Own the technical integrity of the FISS architecture across all changes, enhancements, and modernization efforts.
• Guide how the mainframe integrates with cloud-hosted components and modern API-based services on AWS.
• Define architectural standards and review all technical decisions that touch the core system.
• Ensure COBOL, CICS, and VSAM changes are made safely without introducing risk to claims processing.
• Collaborate with modernization engineers working in Java and API development to ensure clean integration patterns.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex issues across the program.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with COBOL and IBM mainframe environments including CICS and VSAM.
• Experience integrating mainframe systems with cloud-hosted or API-based components.
• Familiarity with AWS and modern API development patterns.
• Experience on Medicare or Medicaid claims processing systems is a strong plus.
• Thrives in a remote, collaborative environment and communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• Fully remote.
• Yearly stipend.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Company Match 401(k) plan.
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays.

Compensation

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $120,000 – $165,000.