COBOL Software Developer

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in person, this role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. We are not currently hiring fully remote positions. Candidates must be able to work in a tech office; the office for this role is in Lansing, Michigan. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join its IT Division as a COBOL Software Developer. COBOL (common business-oriented language) is a procedural computer programming language. Candidates with a Math/Applied Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other logic-based educational background are traditionally successful in learning to program in this language. Full training is provided, and no previous programming experience is required. Ideal candidates will have strong grades in the aforementioned areas of study and an interest in learning software development. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and supporting software applications for new and existing systems. The position requires the person to: - Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software programs and applications. - Actively participate in code/design reviews and brainstorming sessions. - Develop program and system documentation. - Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate fashion. - Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives. ## Desired Skills and Experience - 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. - Knowledge of COBOL, DB2, TSO, databases, and/or SQL is a plus. - Exposure to any of the following programming languages: R, SAS, Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java, JCL. - Enthusiasm for driving improvement by finding and implementing solutions to new challenges. - Must be able to learn and effectively use tools and software development techniques as practiced, acquired, or adopted within the IT Division. ## Benefits Auto-Owners offers a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring, and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Benefits include a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully funded pension plan once vested, bonus programs, and generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. The ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.