Sr. Mainframe Software Engineer (Cobol)

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer - COBOL, to join our team in LaVergne, TN (Greater Nashville area). This person provides ongoing development and maintenance for major financial systems including A/R, Billing and Sales Reporting applications. Leads in small to midsize projects, analysis and design of new or improved systems, ability to deal with complex development issues such as multi-platform development, and small size project management which don’t cross departmental boundaries. This position will be hybrid and will be expected to work from the Ingram headquarters 4 days per week.

Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world? 

At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel.  We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization.   Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact-based foundation. 

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways.  If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships, understanding what drives business, and enjoys working in a connected culture, we can’t wait to meet you! 

The ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or directly related experience
• 6+ years development experience as application engineer/sr. programmer analyst
• 5+ years mainframe COBOL and/or Mainframe/iSeries development experience
• 5+ years relational database experience

We have a preference for:

• Understanding of logistics order-to-delivery process, distribution functions or transportation processes
• Experience with Account Receivable systems
• Experience with ASI Accounts Receivable system
• Knowledge of Cobol Programming on Mainframe and iSeries platforms
• Knowledge of DB2, Oracle, SQL, SSIS and SSRS
• Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands

The Senior Software Engineer’s key responsibilities are:

• Develops, tests, and implements changes to existing mainframe COBOL programs/applications including integration with MQ and API middleware.
• Works closely with client resources to assist in solution design and implementation
• Supports user/customer community to capture system requirements.
• Works with multiple systems (i.e. Order Processing, Warehouse Processing, Billing, Sales, Credit Processing)
• Manages projects that require work from others.
• Creates project plans and manipulates the key factors (time, resources, and functionality) in order to offer alternatives to project sponsers.
• Communicates project status and issues.
• Enforces good development practices.
• Investigates new technologies and new techniques.
• Develops and modifies internal facing software applications.
• Provides application development life cycle support including specifications, prototypes, development, quality assurance, deployment and support.
• Reviews and evaluates application workflow and user experience.
• Provides adequate tests to ensure program meets specified requirements.
• Coordinates with users and product owners to gather requirements.

Hiring Salary Range: $110,981- $141,123k. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to:  the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
  • Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
• Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

• EOE-Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
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• EEO Poster in English 
• EEO Poster in Spanish