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Associate Application Developer
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An Application Developer or Engineer designs or improves applications software. Oversees the entire applications development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$97,620 / year median in Michigan
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Associate Application Developer at Brooksource Associate Application Developer at Brooksource in EAST LANSING, Michigan Posted in about 13 hours ago.
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full-time Position Overview We are seeking analytical, detail-oriented individuals with strong mathematical aptitude to join our team as Entry-Level COBOL Developers. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or professionals with a background in mathematics or math education who are interested in transitioning into software development. No prior programming experience is required. We provide comprehensive training in COBOL and enterprise software development. Success in this role is driven by logical thinking, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. What You'll Do Learn COBOL programming and enterprise application development through structured training. Develop, enhance, and maintain business-critical applications. Analyze business and technical requirements to create software solutions. Debug and troubleshoot application issues. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project teams. Participate in testing, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Document technical solutions and development activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics Education, or a closely related quantitative field. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 . Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team environment. Preferred Background We welcome candidates from backgrounds such as: Mathematics Applied Mathematics Statistics Actuarial Science Mathematics Education (teachers looking to transition into technology) Physics or other highly quantitative disciplines Programming experience is not required . Candidates with experience in tutoring, teaching, research, or solving complex mathematical problems are encouraged to apply.
Ideal Candidate You enjoy:
Solving complex problems using logic and structured thinking. Working with numbers and patterns. Learning new technical skills. Finding efficient solutions to challenging problems. Working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Training & Development Successful candidates will receive training in: COBOL programming Mainframe technologies Enterprise software development Software development lifecycle (SDLC) Version control and development best practices Testing and debugging methodologies Why Join Us? Paid technical training with no prior programming experience required. Opportunity to launch a career in enterprise software development. Mentorship from experienced developers. Long-term career growth in a high-demand technology niche. Collaborative and supportive team environment.