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Application Developer (COBOL)

Company:
Palmer Group
Location:
Des Moines, IA, 50319
Posted:
August 09, 2025
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Description:

Work model:

Hybrd What you will do:

Convert business requirements, storyboards, and use cases into functional COBOL applications

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable, high-performance application solutions

Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code that aligns with industry best practices

Optimize application performance to ensure high quality and responsiveness

Diagnose and resolve application bottlenecks and bugs with effective solutions

Uphold high standards for code quality, organization, and automation across the codebase

Contribute to the design and implementation of reusable code libraries

Apply knowledge of design patterns, architectural frameworks, and services relevant to both legacy and modern environments

Produce clean, readable, and maintainable code

Implement core design principles to build scalable and robust applications

Demonstrate understanding of class loading mechanisms and runtime behavior in application environments What you will need to be successful:

Minimum 6 years of experience in COBOL application development

Proficient in COBOL and other relevant languages; experience with Java, .NET, web, mobile, or reporting analytics is a plus

Strong understanding of COBOL ecosystems and legacy systems

Skilled in writing reusable code and working with code libraries

Familiar with various design and architectural patterns

Deep knowledge of frameworks, concepts, and services for both legacy and modern architectures

Experienced in debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Committed to code quality, readability, and best practices Benefits overview:

401k

Major health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan ( ESOP )

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Interested and qualified candidates can contact Nick Siepker at or email .

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