Cobol Programmer

Insight Global
Hoover, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 56K

Job location

Hoover, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
C++
COBOL
Code Review
Computer Programming
Databases
IBM DB2
Software Debugging
Python
Mainframes
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Virtual Storage Access Methods
Information Technology
Legacy Systems

Job description

Participate in a structured COBOL training program to learn mainframe and legacy system development Write, test, and debug basic COBOL programs with guidance from senior developers Support maintenance and updates to existing mainframe applications (banking, insurance, or claims systems) Assist with analyzing business requirements and translating them into simple code changes Work with databases (DB2, VSAM, or similar) to read/write data Document code, processes, and updates clearly for team use Collaborate with team members, mentors, and business analysts during training and project work Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and ongoing learning sessions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or recent grad) in Computer Science, IT, MIS, or related field Basic understanding of programming concepts (any language: Java, Python, C++, etc.) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Willingness and interest in learning COBOL and mainframe technologies Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Exposure to COBOL, mainframe, or legacy systems in school or training Internship or coursework involving programming or software development Familiarity with databases (SQL, DB2, etc.) Experience working in a structured or corporate environment (internships, projects, etc.) Interest in financial services, insurance, or healthcare systems (common COBOL environments)

Benefits & conditions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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