Senior COBOL Developer

United States
This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship.
Location:
2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America
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Position Overview:
U-Haul is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to join our IT team and support critical Banking and Accounting applications. This position will focus on maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing existing batch applications within a z/OS mainframe environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with COBOL, JCL, Syncsort, and VSAM, along with a solid understanding of banking transactions, electronic funds transfers, and general ledger accounting processes. This role provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with technical teams and business partners while supporting essential financial operations.
Job Duties:
Maintain existing Banking and Accounting batch applications.
Work in an Agile development environment with 2 week sprints.
Perform problem analysis / resolution as needed with some “on call” responsibility.
Document new and existing processes at the system, job, and program level.
Participate in “one on one” training provided by subject matter experts.
Protect operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
Skills and Qualifications:
Solid critical thinking skills and the ability to absorb complex batch process flows.
5 years experience with COBOL, JCL, Syncsort, VSAM in a z/OS environment.
3 years experience with banking applications utilizing EFT processing such as ACH.
3 years experience with Accounting applications with emphasis on General Ledger.
Experience with Bank vs Book reconciliation applications a plus.
Experience with Credit Card and Online Check processing applications a plus.
Willingness to work across teams such as Java and .net Development, Production Support, and various Business Units.
U‑Haul Offers:
Medical insurance
Prescription drug plans
Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program
Registered Dietitian Program
WeightWatchers®
CVS Virtual Care
U‑Haul Kids Program
24‑Hour Nurse Line
Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
Mindset App Reimbursement
Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
Career stability
Opportunities for advancement
Valuable on‑the‑job training
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Free online courses for personal and professional development at U‑Haul University®
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company‑paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance options
Short-Term and Long‑Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
Business & business travel insurance
MetLaw Legal Program
MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
U‑Haul Federal Credit Union
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
U‑Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)
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U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.