Cobol Programmer

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co‑operative members' retail operations, trading under the Shop Rite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co‑operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best‑in‑class procurement practices.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated COBOL Programmer to join our technology team supporting the Logistics, Supply Chain & Innovation area. This role is ideal for someone with strong mainframe development experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering reliable, scalable solutions.

• Develop, maintain, and support mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, SQL, and DB2.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Design and implement efficient database structures and queries to support business processes.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement timely fixes and enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and data.

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in software development, including:
• Requirements analysis
• Production support and troubleshooting
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with mainframe technologies:
• COBOL
• CICS
• JCL
• SQL & DB2
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code.
• Self‑motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

• Experience with Java or other modern programming languages is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Dev Ops practices is advantageous.

• Location: Edison, NJ Tech Office
• Schedule:

The salary range for this position is $81,224 to $. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well‑being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team‑oriented work environment.

Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

• Availability to work a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands
• Ability to monitor computer screens for long periods of time
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division (4 days on‑site, 1 day remote)

• Communicate Effectively:
  Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well‑organized manner, encouraging two‑way communication.
• Build Relationships:
  Creates cross‑functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive:
  Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change:
  Looks for new ways of working by…