<p>We are looking for an experienced Cobol Systems Programmer to join our team in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in maintaining, developing, and optimizing mainframe systems to support our business operations. This role requires a strong technical background in COBOL programming and mainframe environments, coupled with expertise in finance and accounting systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, test, and debug COBOL programs to ensure smooth functionality within mainframe systems.</p><p>• Analyze and enhance existing applications to improve performance and reliability.</p><p>• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather requirements and design effective solutions.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for program code and system procedures.</p><p>• Perform regular system evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary modifications.</p><p>• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for mainframe systems and applications.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices during development processes.</p><p>• Manage on-call responsibilities to address urgent system issues and minimize downtime.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate mainframe systems with other business applications.</p><p>• Deliver regular project updates and status reports to keep management informed.</p>