COBOL Programmer Analyst

PAPE’ GROUP, INC. – CORPORATE

COBOL PROGRAMMER ANALYST:

Do you love designing new ways to use software?  Do you like leading a team to accomplish shared goals? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! The Pape’ Group is looking for a motivated and dedicated I.T. Programmer Analyst to join their team that is experienced and knowledgeable with COBOL.

At Pape’, you can count on us to heavily invest in your career through training, resources, and support. We want to see your career flourish, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In this role, you will have a specialty focus on COBOL programming for the HP Non-Stop system. This includes providing support of existing applications written in COBOL, as well as developing new applications, processes, and procedures in COBOL using both legacy and newer methodologies. Additionally, as legacy files are transitioned to SQL tables, you will embed SQL statements into COBOL code, and develop new applications using SQL inside COBOL programs.  

To be successful in this position, you will need to have excellent decision-making skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to present and discuss technical information to users, business partners, and I.T. team peers.

You will be expected to actively leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, documentation, and problem solving. This includes using AI responsibly to support design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing while adhering to company standards and security requirements.

All work will be planned, tracked, and documented using Azure DevOps. This includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date work items, documentation, and status to ensure transparency, traceability, and effective collaboration across teams.

This position can be an in-house, remote, or hybrid position. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas or Washington

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Proven proficiency in COBOL development for the HP NonStop system, with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience supporting and enhancing production systems.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and supporting both online and batch COBOL applications in a business-critical environment.
• Working knowledge of SQL and embedded SQL within COBOL; experience with SQLXpress, HTML, and TMF implementations is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to effectively use AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity, code quality, documentation, analysis, and problem solving, while adhering to company standards, security, and governance requirements.
• Experience using Azure DevOps (or comparable platforms) for work planning, tracking, documentation, and collaboration, with an expectation that work items, technical documentation, and progress are kept accurate, current, and complete.
• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to create and maintain technical, functional, and operational documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and system requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and implement changes accurately and efficiently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to research, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Effective organizational and estimation skills, with a consistent track record of delivering quality work within established timelines.
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative team environment, contributing to shared goals while maintaining individual accountability.
• Experience with heavy equipment industry software and business processes is a plus.

Compensation: $100,000+/yr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape’ vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.  
• Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment – Pape’ has the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.