Senior Systems Programmer

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)•Waco, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you driven by technology and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Systems Programmer, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing our mainframe systems, ensuring stability, security, and performance for critical business operations. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

Holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Has 10+ years of experience in IT, including 5+ years supporting mainframe environments
Is known for their ability to diagnose and resolve complex system problems
Stands out for their strong Assembler programming skills
Demonstrates expertise with z/VSE subsystems (CICS, POWER, VTAM)
Is recognized for their attention to detail and critical thinking

Responsibilities

Maintain and support our z/VSE operating system and subsystems (CICS, POWER, VTAM, etc.)
Manage and support third-party products (EPIC, BIM-EDIT, FAQS/PCS, etc.)
Troubleshoot system-level issues and performance bottlenecks
Support our Lifecomm policy administration system at the infrastructure level
Write and maintain system utilities and exits in HLASM
Handle system IPLs, patches, and upgrades
Perform capacity planning and system tuning
Collaborate with vendor support when needed
Document systems and procedures
Respond to compliance and security requests