Cobol Programmer

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

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Skills and 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)