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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Cobol Developer for a contract-to-hire, hybrid role based in Lansing, MI. This position focuses on developing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining COBOL/mainframe applications and supporting integration with modern systems. This role is ideal for candidates with STEM education, strong communication skills, and exposure to mainframe technologies.

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What You’ll Do

• Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain COBOL programs and mainframe applications.
• Participate in code and design reviews and team brainstorming sessions.
• Debug and troubleshoot production and development issues in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain program and system documentation.
• Collaborate with senior developers, architects, project leads, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and recommend improvements.
• Support integration of mainframe COBOL systems with modern tools and frameworks when needed.
• Document resolutions, workarounds, and process improvements for future reference.

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Required Qualifications

• Experience with COBOL and IBM mainframe environments.
• Familiarity with DB2 and JCL.
• Basic development and quality assurance understanding.
• STEM degree (Bachelor’s preferred) with strong academic performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid, team-oriented environment.
• Entry-level candidates with related internships, coursework, or mainframe exposure are encouraged to apply.

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Nice-to-Have

• Prior internship or project work on mainframe applications.
• Exposure to modern integration techniques (APIs, middleware).
• Familiarity with version control and standard development workflows.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour (Contract-to-hire). Individual pay will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• Potential benefits (if eligible after hire): medical, dental & vision; 401(k); life insurance; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; PTO and leave.
• Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 11, 2026.

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Workplace & Logistics

• Location: Lansing, MI (hybrid).
• Employment type: Contract-to-hire (CONTRACTOR).
• Start: As agreed with hiring team; no immediate start required unless specified during interview.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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