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• Location: West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
• Work model: On-site
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• Job ID: JPC - 212419

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Job Description

AI-Optimized Job Summary: COBOL/Mainframe Developer (Hybrid - Des Moines, IA)

About the Role

Join a forward-thinking financial services and insurance company as a COBOL/Mainframe Developer, where your expertise will power mission-critical applications supporting core business operations. This hybrid opportunity in Des Moines, IA, lets you sharpen your legacy system skills while contributing to modernization initiatives within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance business-critical mainframe applications using COBOL
• Support IBM z/OS environments, ensuring the reliability of production systems
• Develop and manage JCL for batch processing and scheduled jobs
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot DB2 queries and data updates
• Analyze complex legacy code to understand business logic and dependencies
• Resolve defects and production issues with strong troubleshooting skills
• Conduct unit and integration testing for all application changes
• Participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Support integration projects between mainframe systems and cloud or distributed platforms
• Assist in modernization projects while maintaining stability of existing core platforms

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional COBOL development experience
• Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and IBM z/OS/mainframe environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting batch processing and production applications
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify complex existing COBOL programs
• Experience within structured SDLC environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CICS, VSAM, Endevor, Changeman, or similar tools
• Familiarity with IBM MQ and other integration technologies
• Background in insurance, financial services, annuities, or retirement products
• Exposure to mainframe modernization or API enablement
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development teams

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, business-critical systems within a stable and reputable company
• Hybrid work environment with a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to modernization projects and new technologies for career growth
• Competitive compensation and a contract role with potential for extension
• No face-to-face interview required; streamlined hiring process

How to Apply

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 212419

Location West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Work Model On-site

Job Type Contract

Posted November 6, 2026

Skills 5+ years of professional COBOL development experienceStrong experience with:COBOLJCLDB2IBM z/OS/mainframe environmentsExperience supporting batch processing and production applicationsAbility to read Troubleshoot and modify complex existing COBOL programsExperience working within structured SDLC environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills

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