Associate Application Developer

Brooksource; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource seeks analytical, detail-oriented entry-level COBOL Developers to launch a career in enterprise software. No prior programming experience is required; comprehensive COBOL training will be provided to develop business-critical applications.

You will analyze requirements, debug issues, and collaborate with project teams to deliver solutions. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong math backgrounds, high attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related quantitative field as listed.
• Minimum GPA 3.3 and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and communicate clearly.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related quantitative field

Tools

Mainframe technologies

Job description

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

• 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
• 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.