Cobol Programmer

Insight Global
Birmingham, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

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

Job location

Birmingham, 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

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

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 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)

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