Intern - COBOL Programmer (Hybrid: Onsite & Remote)

BASIC PURPOSE:With direct supervision and oversight, this intern position provides exposure and opportunity to investigate a career, gain business knowledge and practical application of COBOL programming and mainframe development within the food distribution industry.US Foods is seeking a talented COBOL/Mainframe Intern to assist the team. The ideal candidate will have experience of writing and compiling COBOL programs. The candidate should also be familiar with JCL.Several projects will be assigned to develop the intern’s skills in COBOL/Mainframe applications. Opportunities include customer and employee order entry, warehouse distribution and purchasing applications. We currently use COBOL programming language in our IBM and Tandem Legacy environments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Codes, tests, debug, implements, and documents moderately complex programs.Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.Works with other department members to build programs to meet business needs.Gathers information from existing systems, analyzes program and time requirements.Designs programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs.Assists support and/or project personnel in resolving program issues.Works with supervisor to resolve issues and validate programming requirements within their areas of responsibility.Develops unit test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs.Follow Agile methodology and participate in SCRUM meetings.Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.BASIC REQUIREMENTS:Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science or related area of studyMust be enrolled in school during internshipTypically, students currently between their Junior and Senior years or between their 1st and 2nd years of graduate school will be considered for internshipsCoursework in COBOL programmingPREFERRED SKILLS:Coursework or experience in system analysis and structured programmingCoursework or skill in JCL codingCoursework or experience in SQLADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must have regular, reliable method of transportation to commute to US Foods’ location.RELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MAY INCLUDE:Internal: Core Team, Internal Business ClientsExternal: Vendors