Entry Level Mainframe Systems Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors is hiring an entry-level Systems Engineer for its expanding Mainframe Ecosystem team, which supports Software Development and Platform Engineering and GM’s Mainframe Transformation. The teams deliver shared services that enable modern software and systems engineering practices. Applications run on a modern Parallel Sysplex, supporting advanced tools, products, and modernization initiatives. The role offers hands-on work on projects across GM’s global business and technology units, in a collaborative, increasingly Agile environment. The successful candidate will help modernize GM’s worldwide technology platform and contribute to the future of its mainframe ecosystem. Training is provided on specific tools, technologies, and processes. This is a hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to report to the office at least three times per week. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates should apply using the permanent address they would move from to facilitate administration of relocation benefits, if selected.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
A proactive mindset and drive to deliver results and improve processes.
Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships.
Strong technical aptitude and desire to learn new tools, technologies, and practices.
Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work full time, 40 hours a week.
Experience in some or all of the following areas: Agile and Scrum methodologies; cloud computing and virtualization; networking and security; operating system and database platforms; programming, scripting, and automation tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with z/OS v2.5 or v3.1.
Experience with IMS or DB2.
Experience with the IBM Mainframe Product Set.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with global teams and communicate effectively with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
Design and build innovative solutions to real-world challenges while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Break projects into actionable tasks, estimate timelines accurately, and deliver incremental value.
Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and develop quick prototypes to validate solutions.
Keep the team updated through regular progress communication.
Champion modern engineering practices, including test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated delivery pipelines.