COBOL Programmer Job Osseo Minnesota USA,Software Development

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts

COBOL Programmer

Corporate Office-Maple Grove, MN

Hybrid Work Arrangement:
Half time expected in the office (Maple Grove, MN). Half time can work remote.

The COBOL Programmer’s role is to design, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications related to our proprietary pharmacy management system in the support of the achievement of business requirements defined by our forward thinking senior management team. This includes involvement in all activities of development lifecycle along with performing operational support. Distributed environment developed in Micro Focus COBOL and deployed on Linux servers.

Drive the profitability and direction of Thrifty White Pharmacy through the implementation and support of innovative applications working with a small, agile team of likeminded developers

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the development and maintenance of our pharmacy management system as well as corporate projects pertaining to pharmacy operation.
Work with our Data Warehouse team to provide business critical data that enable actionable decision making.
Work independently or with other programmers on larger development projects.
Test programs to ensure proper functionality and design specifications.
Take active role in debugging, fixing, and enhancing systems.
Work with end user to research, identify, and resolve problems that occur on the system.
Assist in writing documentation to describe program functionality for end users.
Monitor performance of program after implementation.
Support front-line Tech Help personnel to assist with more difficult problem resolution.
Any other reasonable responsibilities as requested.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and converse fluently in English.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent and minimum 10 years related work experience in the design, development, and maintenance of COBOL applications.
Competent to work on a high level of application systems analysis and programming activities.
Experience working with the Linux operation system a plus.
Experience with legacy system modernization a plus.
Must be self-motivated and capable of working in both an interactive team environment and independently.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to gain both an overview and a detailed understanding of complex systems. Requires good analytical skills.
Good attendance and punctuality is required in order to fulfill the essential job functions.
Ability to prioritize and see tasks through to completion within a tight schedule.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representable of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves in-office work and may include long periods of sitting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is also frequently required: to stand, talk and hear, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. (Review the “Safe Lifting Techniques” policy). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid holidays and vacations, and a store discount for you and your family.

Thrifty White Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pharmacy Innovator of the Year by Drug Store News

Flexible work from home options available.