COBOL Software Developer

At PEMCO it’s all about people, starting with our customers. We’re a mutual insurance company owned by our Northwest policyholders and protecting their dreams since 1949. We believe in listening to our customers and showing that we understand them in ways that others don’t. It’s what makes us “a little different.”

And this is an insurance company that’s serious about using current technology to our advantage. We are looking for a COBOL developer who has the ability to empathize with our customers and internal technology users. The person in this role will participate in daily standups, utilize and update storyboards, develop and support business application software, with a focus on the rapid delivery of stable and scalable solutions to business partners. They will also provide programming expertise to ensure mainframe systems and appropriate programming tools are functioning correctly.

At PEMCO you will enjoy the benefits of a smaller company – sharing ideas, learning and seeing the impact of your work – while competing with the big guys and enjoying positive work-life balance. We’re a company of 500+ relationship-focused, jeans-wearing, community-minded people, serving our policyholders from a cool new office in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. Come join us!

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze end-user and usability requirements
• Code, debug and support business application software with a focus on COBOL and SQL for DB2
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Developers, Business Analysts and Quality Assurance Analysts in an agile environment
• Participate in code/design reviews and/or paired programming

Position Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced development environment required
• Minimum two (2+) years software development experience in a business environment required
• Demonstrated proficiency in in COBOL with excellent SQL skills and good understanding of DB2 for z/OS is required. Must have experience writing embedded SQL.
• Understanding of formal architecture, design patterns and best practices required
• Professional experience working on applications from initial design through product launch and support required
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related technical program, or equivalent professional experience required
• Property and Casualty Insurance Industry experience preferred

Job Conditions
This job requires the ability to use desktop computers and ability to work a flexible work schedule to meet business needs.

Our employees enjoy many benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 200% match on your 401(k) up to 6% of your pay
• Generous medical, dental, disability and life insurance plans
• A friendly, professional work environment
• The opportunity to work at a place of integrity, where customer service is emphasized

Equal Opportunity Employer