Programmer Analyst

TEKsystems

Chicago, ILFresher1h agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

This role will work with a team of programmers and analysts on the organization's systems. The primary focus will be new installations for financial institutions, but will include other tasks between installs, such as upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

  • Software installations on AS400 and Windows Servers.
  • May assist with code review, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure code quality and resolve issues.
  • Learns assignments and designs/develops programming requirements and software specifications.
  • May assist with programming and testing all or selected components of applications.
  • Learns to analyze and resolve test result problems and debugs production issues.
  • May participate in creating programming documentation.
  • Stays updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve skills and enhance software development processes.
  • Adheres to organizational standards, policies, and procedures related to software development, security, and compliance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Skills: rpg, windows server, as/400, cobol
  • Top Skills: rpg, windows server, as/400
  • Experience working with Windows Server-based web application environments.
  • Familiarity with mainframe environments and the ability to read COBOL code.
  • Programming/software engineering related certifications a plus and/or an active desire to pursue such certifications.

Qualifications

  • Entry Level

Job Type & Location

  • Contract to Hire position
  • Based out of Chicago, IL
  • Fully remote position

Pay And Benefits

  • Pay range: $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
  • Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
  • If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

  • October 30, 2026

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