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.

• 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

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 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 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