COBOL / HP9000 Mainframe Programmer

Robert Half
Des Moines, IA, United States
21 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$95,000.0 - $115,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Unix COBOL (Programming Language) Linux Job Control Language (JCL) Mainframes

Job description

New position - COBOL / UNIX / HP9000 Mainframe Programmer Analyst - Insurance experience preferred !

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with COBOL and JCL programming
  • Background supporting or working within life insurance and policy administration systems
  • Additional experience with HP9000, Unix, and/or Linux is highly preferred
  • Someone who takes pride in producing quality work and looks for ways to improve systems and processes

This is a great fit for a professional who values stability, meaningful work, and the ability to see the direct results of their efforts within the business.

  • Salary up to $115,000. For immediate and confidential consideration, please message *Carrie Danger on LinkedIn or email your resume directly. My contact information is available on my LinkedIn page. You may also reach me by office at 515-303-4654 or mobile at 515-771-8142. You can also apply directly through our company website. No third-party inquiries, please. This client is unable to provide sponsorship or consider contract-to-contract arrangements. **

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

  • Hands-on experience with COBOL and JCL programming
  • Background supporting or working within life insurance and policy administration systems
  • Additional experience with HP9000, Unix, and/or Linux is highly preferred
  • Someone who takes pride in producing quality work and looks for ways to improve systems and processes, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

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