Mainframe/COBOL Developer

AAA - American Automobile Association; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mainframe Developer to join their insurance product team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading the organization's insurance applications while contributing to the exciting transformation into a cloud-based platform. Your expertise in COBOL and mainframe tools will be essential as you collaborate with Agile teams to refine system requirements and provide application support. This position offers a unique hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance in-office and remote work. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to employee growth and well-being.

Benefits

Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision

401(K) plan with company match

Tuition assistance programs

PTO for community volunteer activities

Wellness programs

Employee discounts on memberships and services

Qualifications

• Experience with COBOL programming in a Z/OS Mainframe environment.
• Ability to analyze programs and understand application states.

Responsibilities

• Make system updates to the Mainframe Insurance application.
• Assist with the migration of insurance business to Guidewire P&C.

Skills

COBOL Programming

DB2

JCL

CICS

Application Analysis

Tools

ISPW

Syncsort

Xpediter

SAR

FileAid

Abend-Aid

Job description

Mainframe/COBOL Developer

As our Mainframe Developer, you will be a key member of our insurance product team, responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and supporting the organization’s insurance business. The team is on an exciting journey to transform our insurance application into a cloud-based platform and modernize our technology stack.

What You’ll Do

• Make system updates to the Mainframe Insurance application. Assist with the migration of insurance business from the Mainframe platform to Guidewire P&C Insurance application.

• Refine system change requirements, participate in design sessions, present ideas to diverse groups, and collaborate with team members.

• Provide application support in a production environment on a rotational schedule, covering day and night shifts.

What You’ll Need

• Experience with COBOL programming in a Z/OS Mainframe environment.

• Ability to analyze programs and understand application states.

• Proficiency with COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, ISPW, and other mainframe application development tools. Eagerness to learn and grow your skills.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (three days in-office, two days remote), with schedules planned quarterly.

What We Prefer

• Experience working with Agile teams, participating in daily standups, sprints, and deployments.

• Proficiency with mainframe tools such as Syncsort, Xpediter, SAR, FileAid, and Abend-Aid.

• Previous experience in the Insurance/Property-Casualty domain.

• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving technologies.

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Remarkable benefits include:

• Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision.

• 401(K) plan with company match and pension benefits.

• Tuition assistance programs.

• PTO for community volunteer activities.

• Wellness programs and employee discounts on memberships, insurance, travel, entertainment, and services.

Auto Club Enterprises, the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation, employs 14,000 staff across 21 states, serving 17 million members. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

"Through dedicated employees, we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value."

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.