Cobol Developer

AI-Optimized Job Summary: COBOL/Mainframe Developer (Hybrid - Des Moines, IA)

About the Role
Join a forward-thinking financial services and insurance company as a COBOL/Mainframe Developer, where your expertise will power mission-critical applications supporting core business operations. This hybrid opportunity in Des Moines, IA, lets you sharpen your legacy system skills while contributing to modernization initiatives within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

- Maintain and enhance business-critical mainframe applications using COBOL
- Support IBM z/OS environments, ensuring the reliability of production systems
- Develop and manage JCL for batch processing and scheduled jobs
- Write, optimize, and troubleshoot DB2 queries and data updates
- Analyze complex legacy code to understand business logic and dependencies
- Resolve defects and production issues with strong troubleshooting skills
- Conduct unit and integration testing for all application changes
- Participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Support integration projects between mainframe systems and cloud or distributed platforms
- Assist in modernization projects while maintaining stability of existing core platforms

Required Skills and Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of professional COBOL development experience
- Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and IBM z/OS/mainframe environments
- Demonstrated experience supporting batch processing and production applications
- Ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify complex existing COBOL programs
- Experience within structured SDLC environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

- Experience with CICS, VSAM, Endevor, Changeman, or similar tools
- Familiarity with IBM MQ and other integration technologies
- Background in insurance, financial services, annuities, or retirement products
- Exposure to mainframe modernization or API enablement
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development teams

Benefits

- Opportunity to work on high-impact, business-critical systems within a stable and reputable company
- Hybrid work environment with a collaborative and supportive team culture
- Exposure to modernization projects and new technologies for career growth
- Competitive compensation and a contract role with potential for extension
- No face-to-face interview required; streamlined hiring process

How to Apply
Ready to take your COBOL expertise to the next level? Submit your resume today to be considered for this high-impact, hybrid position in Des Moines, IA.