Legacy Software (Speedware) Developer

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Speedware 4GL applications supporting healthcare and revenue cycle operations in UNIX environments.
• Analyze, design, and implement improvements to legacy systems, including billing, claims processing, and reimbursement workflows.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, working both independently and in small team environments.
• Debug, optimize, and improve the performance of systems critical to healthcare financial operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (Analysts, Product Managers, Project Managers, Systems Managers) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile development practices and iterative delivery cycles.
• Support or lead client implementations, including onboarding, configuration, and go-live support.
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring delivery on schedule and meeting defined quality standards.
• Develop and maintain interfaces and integrations, including EDI transactions (e.g., 837, 835).
• Support system modernization and migration initiatives.
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure standards, performance, and reliability.
• Provide Tier 3 production support for complex issues.
• Maintain technical and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and data security standards.

Technical Skills & Environment

• Strong experience with Speedware 4GL programming and scripting.
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments, including file systems, processes, and permissions.
• Proficiency with command-line tools for system operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Shell scripting (Bash) for automation, batch processing, and system tasks.
• Experience creating, scheduling, and maintaining cron jobs.
• Knowledge of COBOL, commonly used alongside Speedware in legacy environments.
• Experience with SQL (SQL/MP, SQL/MX, or ANSI SQL).
• Familiarity with batch processing, job scheduling, and system monitoring.
• Experience working with legacy file structures and high-volume data processing systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure (cloud services, deployments, or integrations).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of programming experience (or more, depending on leveling).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies preferred.
• Experience in healthcare billing, claims, or revenue cycle systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.