Cobol Systems Programmer

We are looking for an experienced Cobol Systems Programmer to join our team in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in maintaining, developing, and optimizing mainframe systems to support our business operations. This role requires a strong technical background in COBOL programming and mainframe environments, coupled with expertise in finance and accounting systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and debug COBOL programs to ensure smooth functionality within mainframe systems.
• Analyze and enhance existing applications to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather requirements and design effective solutions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for program code and system procedures.
• Perform regular system evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary modifications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for mainframe systems and applications.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices during development processes.
• Manage on-call responsibilities to address urgent system issues and minimize downtime.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe systems with other business applications.
• Deliver regular project updates and status reports to keep management informed.