Math Major Software Developer

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a COBOL Software Developer. COBOL (common business-oriented language) is a procedural computer programming language. A candidate with a Math/Applied Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other logic-based educational background is traditionally successful in learning to program in this language. Full training is provided, and no previous programming experience is required. Ideal candidates will have strong grades in the aforementioned areas of study and have an interest in learning software development. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and supporting software applications for new and existing systems.

Requirements

• Strong grades in Math/Applied Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other logic-based fields
• Interest in learning software development
• Ability to learn and effectively use tools and software development techniques as practiced, acquired, or adopted within the IT Division
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Math, Actuarial Science, Economics, Statistics, or another logic-based field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of COBOL, DB2, TSO, databases, or SQL
• Exposure to any of the following programming languages: R, SAS, Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java
• Enthusiasm for driving improvement by finding and implementing solutions to new challenges

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software programs and applications
• Actively participate in code/design reviews as well as brainstorming sessions
• Develop program and system documentation
• Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate fashion
• Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree