COBOL Software Developer
Role Overview
We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities.
After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Please note that we are not currently hiring fully remote positions.
All candidates must have the ability to work in one of our tech offices.
Our tech office for this role is in Lansing, Michigan only.
Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a COBOL Software Developer.
COBOL (common business-oriented language) is a procedural computer programming language.
A candidate with a Math/Applied Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other logic-based educational background is traditionally successful in learning to program in this language.
Full training is provided, and no previous programming experience is required.
Ideal candidates will have strong grades in the aforementioned areas of study and have an interest in learning software development.
Full Job Posting
Please note that we are not currently hiring fully remote positions. All candidates must have the ability to work in one of our tech offices. Our tech office for this role is in Lansing, Michigan only.
Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a COBOL Software Developer. COBOL (common business-oriented language) is a procedural computer programming language. A candidate with a Math/Applied Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other logic-based educational background is traditionally successful in learning to program in this language. Full training is provided, and no previous programming experience is required. Ideal candidates will have strong grades in the aforementioned areas of study and have an interest in learning software development. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and supporting software applications for new and existing systems. The position requires the person to:
Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software programs and applications
Actively participate in code/design reviews as well as brainstorming sessions
Develop program and system documentation
Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate fashion
Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, Statistics, or another logic-based field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
Knowledge of COBOL, DB2, TSO, databases, and/or SQL is a plus
Exposure to any of the following programming languages: R, SAS, Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java, JCL
Enthusiasm for driving improvement by finding and implementing solutions to new challenges
Must be able to learn and effectively use tools and software development techniques as practiced, acquired, or adopted within the IT Division
Benefits
- Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!
Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, Statistics, or another logic-based field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
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