COBOL Software Developer
Auto-Owners Insurance1 day ago
Lansing, MI, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software programs and applications.
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions.
- Develop program and system documentation.
- Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate manner.
- Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives.
Requirements
- A 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.
- No previous programming experience is required because full training is provided.
- Knowledge of COBOL, DB2, TSO, databases, and/or SQL is a plus.
- Exposure to R, SAS, Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java, or JCL is helpful.
- Strong grades in a logic-based field and an interest in learning software development are traditionally successful for this role.
- Ability to learn and effectively use the tools and software development techniques used by the IT Division.
Benefits
- Merit-based work-from-home program allowing up to three days per week from home after initial in-person training.
- Work location is the Lansing, Michigan tech office; fully remote work is not available.
- Structured training program and employee mentoring.
- Competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully funded pension plan once vested, and bonus programs.
- Paid holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.
- Friendly work environment and broad career opportunities.
About Auto-Owners Insurance
Auto-Owners Insurance sells personal and commercial insurance—auto, home, life, and business—through a network of independent agents. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, the privately held company has been a Fortune 500 insurer for many years. Its business spans multiple U.S. states with underwriting, claims, and IT operations supporting policyholders and agents.