COBOL Software Engineer Internship

6 days ago


Des Moines Iowa, United States Principal Financial Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented COBOL Engineer Intern to join our team at Principal Financial Group. As a COBOL Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborating with a range of team members, including other interns and senior-level management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement solutions used by our clients and business partners.
  • Create and drive strategy and architecture for our applications and services within a mainframe environment.
  • Gain experience with COBOL, JCL, SQL, batch processing, and more on a highly collaborative scrum team.
  • Participate in technical analysis and design, development, debugging, system documentation, automated testing, implementation, and maintenance.
Requirements
  • Current enrollment or degree in a preferred science, technology, engineering, or math-related field of study.
  • Involvement in student organizations or prior internship experience.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • A passion for technology, including technical curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Leadership positions within student, work, or community organizations.
  • Past IT internship or work experience.
  • Consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate continuous learning through certifications and other non-traditional learning paths.
  • Technology experience with programming languages, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $28 - $32 per hour.
  • A paid company holiday and time off program.
  • A pension-eligible position.
  • A lump sum stipend of $3,000 to support incidental expenses.
About Principal Financial Group

Principal Financial Group is a global leader in financial services, with a strong reputation and a commitment to making financial security accessible to all. We value connecting on both a personal and professional level and are dedicated to creating a more purpose-led future for financial services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Principal Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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