Sr. Mainframe Software Engineer (Cobol)

Ingram Content Group

$110K — $141K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years development experience as application engineer/sr. programmer analyst
  • 5+ years mainframe COBOL development experience
  • 5+ years relational database experience
  • Familiarity with logistics or transportation processes is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and implement changes to existing COBOL applications
  • Collaborate with client resources for solution design
  • Capture system requirements from users/customers
  • Manage projects requiring cross-departmental collaboration
  • Create and manipulate project plans to offer alternatives
  • Communicate project status and issues effectively
  • Enforce good development practices and investigate new technologies

Benefits

  • Generous benefits starting on the first day, including Medical, Vision, Dental, and HSA
  • 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 personal days annually
  • 401K match and employee assistance programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Wellness program with onsite gym and recreation options
  • Flexible schedules and casual dress code
Full Job Description
Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer - COBOL, to join our team in LaVergne, TN (Greater Nashville area). This person provides ongoing development and maintenance for major financial systems including A/R, Billing and Sales Reporting applications. Leads in small to midsize projects, analysis and design of new or improved systems, ability to deal with complex development issues such as multi-platform development, and small size project management which don't cross departmental boundaries. This position will be hybrid and will be expected to work from the Ingram headquarters 4 days per week.

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:
  • Understanding of logistics order-to-delivery process, distribution functions or transportation processes
  • Experience with Account Receivable systems
  • Experience with ASI Accounts Receivable system
  • Knowledge of Cobol Programming on Mainframe and iSeries platforms
  • Knowledge of DB2, Oracle, SQL, SSIS and SSRS
  • Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands

The Senior Software Engineer'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.
  • Creates project plans and manipulates the key factors (time, resources, and functionality) in order to offer alternatives to project sponsers.
  • 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, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Perks/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)

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