Mainframe/COBOL Developer

AAA - Automobile Club of Southern California; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mainframe Developer, playing a vital role in transforming insurance applications to a cloud-based platform. This exciting position involves maintaining and upgrading systems while collaborating with diverse teams to refine requirements and implement changes. You'll gain valuable experience in a hybrid environment, supporting production applications and participating in Agile methodologies. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on delivering exceptional service, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision

401(K) plan with company match and pension

Tuition assistance

PTO for community volunteer programs

Wellness program

Employee discounts on various services and products

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.
• Provide application support in a production environment.

Skills

COBOL

DB2

JCL

CICS

Agile methodology

Mainframe tools (Syncsort, Xpediter)

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 preparing for exciting years ahead as we transform our insurance application to a cloud-based platform and modernize our technology stack.

What You’ll Do

1. Make system updates to the Mainframe Insurance application and assist with the migration of insurance business from Mainframe to Guidewire P&C Insurance application.

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

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

What You’ll Need

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

2. Ability to analyze programs and understand application states.

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

4. Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with schedules planned in advance and changing quarterly.

What We Prefer

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

2. Familiarity with mainframe development tools such as Syncsort, Xpediter, SAR, FileAid, and Abend-Aid.

3. Prior experience in the Insurance or Property-Casualty domain.

4. Willingness to learn new skills and adapt.

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Remarkable benefits:

• Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision
• 401(K) plan with company match and pension
• Tuition assistance
• PTO for community volunteer programs
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation, with 14,000 employees across 21 states serving 17 million members. We value diversity and are committed to supporting our employees. Join us in delivering legendary service and products that bring peace of mind and value to our members.

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer