COBOL Programmer Analyst at The Pape' Group, Inc. in Eugene, Oregon

Job Description:

PAPE’ GROUP, INC. – CORPORATE

COBOL PROGRAMMER ANALYST:Do 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.

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

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Proficiency in COBOL for the HP Non-Stop system with over three years’ experience is required.


• Experience in SQL, SQLXpress, HTML, implementing TMF work is a plus.


• Experience developing and supporting online and batch applications written in COBOL.


• Thorough knowledge of programming concepts, software development life cycle, system or data analysis, project management protocols, debugging and testing methods and tools.


• Strong documentation skills.


• Experience in identifying system requirements and specifications, and making necessary modifications accordingly.


• Strong researching and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.


• Solid organizational and estimating skills, with the ability to complete projects within specific deadlines.


• Ability to work in a team environment with high productivity.


• Experience in heavy equipment industry software and business processes are a plus!

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000/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), 24 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé 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 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.


• 
  Equipment– We have 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilitie

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)