Remote Computer Science Jobs in Akron, OH (NOW HIRING)

Department: IT

Location: 7070 American Veterans Parkway, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Hybrid schedule - 2 days onsite per week if living within commutable distance

Salary: $75k-$85k

Built on a foundation of service and technology, Quadax has grown to become a leader in the healthcare industry. Our solutions have helped clients influence and advance their standard of care. Though we take pride in past accomplishments, we are vigilant in our pursuit of future opportunities. Choosing to remain a private entity, we place our clients first and uphold our standards of success without having to sacrifice either for shareholders’ gain. Local candidates highly preferred. ONLY open to remote candidates living in: OH (outside commutable distance), PA, MI, IN, KY, WV, TN, GA, FL, TX, MO, WI, MO, NE, SD, SC, or NC. Visa sponsorship not available.
Core Responsibilities (Healthcare Systems Focus)

• 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
• Troubleshoot production issues; perform root cause analysis and document solutions
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

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
• Understanding of transaction-based systems (especially in healthcare/RCM environments)
  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

Requirements:
Physical Demands: General office demands including sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. Dexterity with general office equipment including but not limited to keyboard, mouse, printer and calculator. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines while adapting to a changing atmosphere. The employee will be expected to maintain confidentiality, adapt to business needs, make judgement decisions, grasp new ideas, and communicate with department managers, as well as with various employees and clients at all levels.