Mid-Level COBOL Developer

* Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided*

**This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office and remaining remote work must be from CO**

***FirstBank does not sponsor work visas***

Salary Range

$95K to $120K

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The Analyst, Apps Dev will be responsible for evaluating, designing, developing, enhancing and maintaining mainframe applications software and processes. Will participate in all stages and tasks necessary as a member of a successful project team. Will be responsible for the promotion and validation of code as it is moved through the development lifecycle and in supporting changes after they are implemented. Will participate in after-hours and on-call support and perform problem investigation and resolution in coordination with other developers and other teams.

What you will do

• Perform coding, testing and maintenance on both existing and new programs and processes
• Pursue educational opportunities to expand knowledge and improve skills through workshops, classes, seminars, and bank operations training
• Contribute to design of various size projects
• Support certain applications with assistance as needed
• Participate in after-hours and on-call support rotation
• Majority of time spent on technical issues such as coding, testing, and maintenance
• Handle critical problems with supervision
• Manage small to medium-sized projects from analysis through implementation (this includes development of hours estimates, establishing and meeting project due dates)
• Work with vendors under supervision
• Work with managers and other developers to maintain the Programming Standards Manual and other application manuals
• Make suggestions for improving the development process
• Maintain proper documentation
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, other technical field, or business preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good problem solving skills
• Good customer service skills
• IMS Database knowledge
• Experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer
• Good organizational skills allowing for the work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to define, design, code, test and implement efficient, quality programs, both batch and on-line, for small projects
• Intermediate knowledge of COBOL, JCL, and CICS command level environment
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Technical understanding of FirstBank’s mainframe environment
• Working knowledge of information security concepts
• Working knowledge of the FirstBank change control process
• Working knowledge of the FirstBank development methodology

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need

Statement of Benefits

FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D.

EOE/Affirmative Action

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation.

*This job opportunity is expected to close on 12/27/24*

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)