Lead zOS Systems Programmer - Remote

Truist•Atlanta, GA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Truist’s Mainframe Engineering team is seeking a Lead z/OS Systems Programmer to serve as the technical leader for the z/OS team. This hands-on role directs complex engineering work, leads critical upgrades and incident resolution, establishes standards, and ensures the availability, security, resilience, and long-term health of the mainframe platform. The position mentors engineers at all levels and represents z/OS Engineering in cross-team and leadership discussions. The role designs, builds, manages, and implements enterprise infrastructure platforms and systems; develops automation, monitoring, and optimization techniques; manages infrastructure projects and programs; and troubleshoots complex issues affecting performance and reliability. It also supports technology governance and regulatory compliance, reviews designs and procedures, and provides technical guidance and training. Truist will not sponsor work visas or provide immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
At least 7 years of professional experience in infrastructure engineering.
Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, including cloud, network, database, storage, platform, computing, and middleware.

Nice To Haves

Extensive enterprise z/OS systems programming experience.
Advanced expertise in z/OS, SMP/E, IPLs, LPARs, HMCs, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facilities, and GDPS.
Strong knowledge of performance, automation, security, high availability, and disaster recovery.
Expert-level diagnostic and production problem-resolution skills.
Experience leading complex initiatives, major incidents, and vendor escalations.
Ability to set technical direction and develop engineers at all experience levels.
Strong technical and executive communication skills.
Financial services experience.

Responsibilities

Work toward operational targets with major impact on infrastructure engineering results and contribute to developing goals for the area of responsibility.
Design, build, manage, and implement enterprise infrastructure technology platforms and systems.
Develop and apply automation, monitoring, and optimization techniques to support high availability and infrastructure performance.
Manage large infrastructure projects and programs aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to integrate technologies and improve infrastructure standards and processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues affecting infrastructure performance and reliability.
Ensure compliance with technology strategies, standards, and governance to mitigate risks and meet regulatory requirements.
Review infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures to support operational consistency and knowledge sharing.
Provide technical guidance, training, and direction to infrastructure teams and lower-level technical professionals.
Influence stakeholders in support of business and technical strategic objectives.
Lead complex engineering work, critical upgrades, and incident resolution for the z/OS team.
Mentor engineers at all experience levels and represent z/OS Engineering in cross-team and leadership discussions.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401(k) plan
At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and employment status
10 sick days, prorated
Paid holidays
Depending on position and division, eligibility may include a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan