Job Description

Are you a recent college grad, self-taught programmer, or a career-changer looking to land a job in technology? If so, LaunchCode can help. We are a national non-profit that has launched over 1,900 careers across the nation and have provided free, skill-based training to over 6,000 driven individuals.

We have an IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY for entry-level mainframe developers at a Fortune 500 company. We are looking for candidates who love working from the command line, are familiar with Unix or Linux, and desire to learn mainframe development.

Don't know mainframe yet? No problem! We will provide 20 weeks of PAID TRAINING AT $20 PER HOUR which includes medical benefits and a paid, one-week break. Selected candidates will be required to attend both virtual, at-home training and in-person training located in Plano, TX. After training, you will continue your learning journey as an entry level mainframe developer apprentice in one of the 20+ cities where the job opportunity is available.

WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. LEARN MORE AND APPLY AT: HTTPS://WWW.LAUNCHCODE.ORG/TRAINING/MAINFRAME-NATIONAL-FALL-2019

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn low-level problem solving such as Unix-based operating systems
• Knows or has a willingness to learn Unix-based operating systems
• A desire to work from the command line and understand user and team member needs
• Curiosity about the software development life cycle
• Ability to travel and participate in both virtual and in-person training
• Willing to relocate to one of the 20+ cities for this permanent opportunity. Various relocation cities may include:
  • Plano, TX
  • Portland, OR
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Various cities within the New England region
• Be able to work full-time in the United States and a desire for your apprenticeship to become a full-time job

Additional Information

Selected candidates will start full-time, paid training on NOVEMBER 4. At the end of the apprenticeship, the company will offer full-time positions to qualified candidates at the company’s discretion.

WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. LEARN MORE AND APPLY AT: HTTPS://WWW.LAUNCHCODE.ORG/TRAINING/MAINFRAME-NATIONAL-FALL-2019