Job DescriptionIngram Content Group (ICG) is currently seeking a
Senior Software Developer - COBOL, to join our team in
LaVergne, TN (Greater Nashville area). This person delivers enterprise-grade software solutions with high customer impact. You will work with a team of sr. engineers specializing in an enterprise order processing application running on MVS using mainly relational database technology (DB2). As the Senior Software Engineer, you will perform all aspects of the development life cycle. You'll have the option to code using the traditional TSO/ISPF approach or you'll have tools like Visual Studio Code available as a GUI approach with AI built in. This position will be hybrid and will be expected to work from the Ingram headquarters 4 days per week with the 5th day remote.
The ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or directly related experience
- 6+ years development experience as application engineer/sr. programmer analyst
- 5+ years mainframe COBOL and/or Mainframe/iSeries development experience
- 5+ years relational database experience
We have a preference for: - Strong COBOL development experience on mainframe platforms, with expertise in TSO/ISPF and enterprise batch/online processing
- Strong database skills including DB2, Oracle, and SQL
- Understanding of logistics order-to-delivery process, distribution functions or transportation processes
- Experience developing design patterns, standards, and best practices; provides technical leadership and oversight, including third-party and database integrations
- Ability to use modern COBOL development environments and AI-enabled tools to analyze legacy code, accelerate development, and support modernization efforts.
- Leads and executes full application development lifecycle activities, including requirements, design, development, testing, quality assurance, and deployment
- Reviews and evaluates application workflow, usability, and performance; ensures solutions meet defined specifications and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor others, guide technical work, and collaborate across teams and technical domains
The Senior Cobol Developer's key responsibilities are: - Develops, tests, and implements changes to existing mainframe COBOL programs/applications including integration with MQ and API middleware.
- Works closely with client resources to assist in solution design and implementation
- Supports user/customer community to capture system requirements.
- Works with multiple systems (i.e. Order Processing, Warehouse Processing, Billing, Sales, Credit Processing)
- Manages projects that require work from others.
- Communicates project status and issues.
- Enforces good development practices.
- Investigates new technologies and new techniques.
- Develops and modifies internal facing software applications.
- Provides application development life cycle support including specifications, prototypes, development, quality assurance, deployment and support.
- Reviews and evaluates application workflow and user experience.
- Provides adequate tests to ensure program meets specified requirements.
- Coordinates with users and product owners to gather requirements.
Hiring Salary Range: $110,981 - $141,123k. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
QualificationsAdditional InformationPerks/Benefits:- A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
- 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
- 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
- Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
- Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
- Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
- Company match program for United Way donations
- Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
- Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
- Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)
