Cobol Systems Programmer
Company: Robert Half
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for an
experienced Cobol Systems Programmer to join our team in West Des
Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will contribute to enhancing and
maintaining mainframe applications, focusing on system improvements
and production debugging. This is a Contract to permanent
opportunity, offering the chance to work in a dynamic environment
with a focus on annuities and financial systems. Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement system enhancements, ensuring optimal
performance and reliability. • Diagnose and resolve production
issues, applying debugging expertise to maintain seamless
operations. • Collaborate with team members to manage the LifePro
system, addressing break fixes and executing improvements. •
Utilize COBOL programming skills to work on mainframe applications
and related systems. • Handle flat file integration and management,
ensuring accurate data handling. • Apply knowledge of Btrieve and
GitKraken tools to streamline development processes. • Support
annuities-related systems, applying domain expertise to address
specific requirements. • Communicate effectively with team members
and stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with business
needs. • Leverage accounting knowledge to address financial system
requirements. • Participate in performance enhancement initiatives
to optimize software functionality.• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
as a Cobol Systems Programmer or in a similar role. • Proficiency
in COBOL across all versions, with hands-on experience in mainframe
applications. • Expertise in IBM Mainframe and Microsoft SQL Server
environments. • Familiarity with flat file systems and their
integration. • Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities in
production environments. • Experience with GitKraken or similar
tools. • Knowledge of Btrieve database systems and their
application. • Background in annuities and financial systems is
highly desirable.
Keywords: Robert Half, Des Moines , Cobol Systems Programmer, IT / Software / Systems , West Des Moines, Iowa
