Math Major Software Developer

Auto-Owners Insurance; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, Michigan seeks a motivated COBOL Software Developer. This role involves defining and maintaining software programs within a friendly work environment.

Candidates should have a strong background in Math or related fields, without needing prior programming experience. The role offers flexibility with a work-from-home option up to 3 days a week after training, alongside a competitive benefits package including a matched 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Math, Applied Math, Actuarial Science, Economics or similar.
• Ability to learn COBOL programming quickly.
• Interest in learning software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications.
• Participate in code/design reviews.
• Analyze and fix software errors.
• Consult with team members to resolve problems.

Skills

COBOL

SQL

Problem-solving

Mathematical reasoning

Programming languages exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

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 specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Please note that we are not currently hiring fully remote positions. All candidates must have the ability to work in one of our tech offices. Our tech office for this role is in Lansing, Michigan only.

Position: COBOL Software Developer

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top‑rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a COBOL Software Developer. COBOL (common business‑oriented language) is a procedural computer programming language. A candidate with a Math/Applied Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other logic‑based educational background is 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 have an interest in learning software development.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software programs and applications.
• Actively participate in code/design reviews as well as 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

• 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, or SQL is a plus.
• Exposure to any of the following programming languages: R, SAS, Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java.
• 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. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully‑funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto‑Owners also provides 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. Requirement: The ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is required.