Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Mainframe System Programmer

JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase · Banking · Plano, TX +1 · Corporate Sector

Lead Infrastructure Engineer role focused on Mainframe System Programming at JPMorgan Chase. Responsibilities include analyzing complex data and systems, architecting and implementing changes for modernization, driving infrastructure engineering according to business requirements, and advising junior engineers. Requires formal training/certification in software engineering, experience with mainframe systems programming (z/OS, JCL, SMP/E, etc.), and a strong AI mindset. Python is listed as a potential programming language.

What you'd actually do

  1. Applies deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies focused on analyzing complex data and systems, anticipating issues, and finding ways to mitigate risk
  2. Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes
  3. Be responsible for infrastructure engineering in accordance with business requirements
  4. Drives results and implements multiple complex programs
  5. Drives thought leadership within the product line

Skills

Required

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
  • 5+ years applied experience
  • Strong Mainframe Systems Programming
  • deep understanding of z/OS Concepts, JCL, JES, SDSF, VSAM, Catalog management, SMP/E, USS, Parallel Sysplex, IBM system utilities and some of the IBM/Broadcom CA/ BMC Compuware software artifacts
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • clear communication
  • Understanding or have experience with agile and lean philosophies
  • Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals
  • Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages: REXX, Unix Scripting, z/OSMF Workflows, Python etc.

Nice to have

  • Exposure to managing budgets

What the JD emphasized

  • Strong AI mindset and curiosity to experiment with new tools