Insurance Software Engineer – Pplus & DSS

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in Pplus and DSS (DXC insurance platforms) to join our Insurance Services team. In this role, you will collaborate with one of our major insurance clients across all phases of the software development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and design to implementation and support. You will play a critical role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining robust solutions that modernize and streamline our client’s operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and deliver scalable technical solutions on Pplus and DSS platforms.
• Lead development and maintenance of mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
• Support system integrations, data conversions, and modernization efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing across the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects, assisting with root cause analysis.
• Contribute to project planning, estimations, and documentation.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, defect-free solutions within agreed timelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with DXC’s Life Insurance & Annuity Platforms, specifically Pplus and DSS.
• Strong mainframe development skills: COBOL, DB2, SQL, JCL.
• Familiarity with Micro Focus tools or similar COBOL development environments.
• Experience in system migrations, integrations, and insurance domain transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in estimation and proposal development to support business growth.
• Ability to work independently and guide others in resolving complex issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact directly with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting production go-lives and willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.