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Senior Software Engineer (COBOL)

Ingram Content Group
sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, La Vergne
Oct 12, 2026
Company DescriptionJob Description

Ingram Content Group(ICG) is currently seeking a SeniorSoftware Developer - COBOL, tojoin our team inLaVergne, TN(Greater Nashville area). This person delivers enterprise-grade software solutions with high customer impact. You will work with a team of sr. engineers specializing in an enterprise order processing application running on MVS using mainly relational database technology (DB2). As the Senior Software Engineer, you will perform all aspects of the development life cycle. You'll have the option to code using the traditional TSO/ISPF approach or you'll have tools like Visual Studio Code available as a GUI approach with AI built in. This position will be hybrid andwill beexpectedtowork from the Ingram headquarters4days per week with the 5th day remote.

Wantto help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world?

At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel.We support diverse people and technology thathighlightsinnovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization.Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact-based foundation.

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways.If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships, understanding what drives business,and enjoys working in a connected culture, wecan'twait to meet you!

The ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field ordirectly relatedexperience
  • 6+ years development experience as application engineer/sr. programmer analyst
  • 5+ years mainframe COBOL and/or Mainframe/iSeries development experience
  • 5+ years relational database experience

Wehave a preference for:

  • Strong COBOL development experience on mainframe platforms, with expertise in TSO/ISPF and enterprise batch/online processing
  • Strong database skills including DB2, Oracle, and SQL
  • Understanding of logistics order-to-delivery process, distribution functions or transportation processes
  • Experience developing design patterns, standards, and best practices; provides technical leadership and oversight, including thirdparty and database integrations
  • Ability to use modern COBOL development environments and AIenabled tools to analyze legacy code, accelerate development, and support modernization efforts.
  • Leads and executes full application development lifecycle activities, including requirements, design, development, testing, quality assurance, and deployment
  • Reviews and evaluates application workflow, usability, and performance; ensures solutions meet defined specifications and standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor others, guide technical work, and collaborate across teams and technical domains

The SeniorCobol Developer'skey responsibilities are:

  • Develops, tests, and implements changes to existing mainframe COBOL programs/applications including integration with MQ and API middleware.
  • Works closely with client resources to assist in solution design and implementation
  • Supports user/customer community to capture system requirements.
  • Works with multiple systems (i.e. Order Processing, Warehouse Processing, Billing, Sales, Credit Processing)
  • Manages projects that require work from others.
  • Communicates project status and issues.
  • Enforces good development practices.
  • Investigates new technologies and new techniques.
  • Develops and modifies internal facing software applications.
  • Provides application development life cycle support including specifications, prototypes, development, quality assurance, deployment and support.
  • Reviews and evaluates application workflow and user experience.
  • Provides adequate tests to ensure program meets specified requirements.
  • Coordinates with users and product owners to gather requirements.

Hiring Salary Range:$110,981 -$141,123k.This rangerepresentstheanticipatedlow and high end of the salary for this position. It will bedeterminedby factors including but not limitedto:the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

QualificationsAdditional Information

Perks/Benefits:

  • A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
    • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
    • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistanceprograms, Group Legal, & more
    • Wellness program with access toonsite gym and basketball court for associates
  • Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
  • Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
    • Company match program for United Way donations
    • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
  • Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
  • Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)

The world is reading,and Ingram Content Group ("Ingram") connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram's services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

  • EOE-Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
  • We participate in EVerify.
  • EEO Poster in English
  • EEO Poster in Spanish
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