Developer II (COBOL) - Export Legacy, IS Operational Experience

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

18,000 trained professionals

350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries

Fortune 500

Globally unified systems

Job Description

Our Export Legacy development teams are responsible for maintaining and enhancing our mission critical system of record, Expeditors Transportation Management System (e.tms Export).

We use the term Legacy to describe our Export system because it provides enduring value to our thousands of users worldwide. We benefit from a balance of maturity, tenacity, and good humor, allowing us to deliver best in class results. In doing so, we support our global operations and migration efforts, and allow Expeditors to remain competitive and compliant within the industry. Come join us, and quickly see the impact of your work in the context of larger market trends and regulations.

The COBOL Developer is responsible for analysis, design, coding and support of solutions that streamline and improve efficiency of our highly transaction-based code base. This key role is part of an Agile scrum team that works closely with our operationally focused Product Owners and end-users. This collaboration drives an understanding of business problems and opportunities.

Having a strong sense of curiosity about logistics, exceptional technical skills, and an innate customer service-oriented attitude are essential for being successful in this position.

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Downtown Seattle

Federal Way

Lynnwood

Bellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

COBOL programming

Requirements gathering and analysis

Systems design and documentation

Development and testing of data flows, applications and systems

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming; use of Macros

SAFe/Agile Methodolgy

Experience with at least one of the following Database environments: IBM DB2, HP Image

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SQL and data analysis experience.

Experience with integration between systems

HP COBOL Programing, Fresche - AMXW, ORDAT - Ti2SQL

Databases: DB2, PostgreSQL

Object-oriented programming experience

Operating systems include UNIX, Linux, & Windows

BS in Computer Science or comparable work experience

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $88,000 to $145,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid vacation

Holidays (10)

Flexible Days (2)

Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)

Commuter Benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and Personnel Development Program

Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday

Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.