Full-stack Engineer 4 – Mainframe Systems, z/OS Systems, Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering

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. Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers building solutions that meet regulatory needs .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects and teams, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions and regulatory compliance. Proficient in multiple programming languages and cloud platforms, with a commitment to mentoring and technical leadership.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsIBM z/OS Mainframe ManagementAgile MethodologiesJava, Scala, Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScriptCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDatabase Management SystemsAPIs DevelopmentCloud PlatformsOpen Source ContributionsInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing FrameworksTechnical LeadershipPerformance OptimizationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingInfluencing StrategyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerKubernetesIBM SchedulerDB2JCLGitVirtualization TechnologiesAI-Based Coding ToolsObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer Science (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Financial EmpowermentCloud TechnologiesTechnical DebtDistributed SystemsCoding Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsNoSQLOpen SourcePythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers building solutions that meet regulatory needs
Stay current with technology trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in technology communities, and mentor engineers
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions supporting millions of Americans' financial empowerment
Use IBM z/OS, IBM Scheduler, DB2, COBOL, and JCL knowledge to stabilize existing functionality and migrate systems to cloud technologies
Use Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, open-source relational and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS tools and services
Provide technical leadership across Agile teams and set standards for design, development, and operational excellence
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Identify improvement opportunities, refactor systems, reduce technical debt, and enhance performance
Influence long-term technology strategy through evaluation of emerging tools and practices in a you-build-it-you-own-it environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (internship experience does not apply)
At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
No new applicant employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support available
Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred: 7+ years of experience coding with more than two of Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, and Scala
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with databases and database management systems
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
Preferred: 4+ years contributing to open source frameworks
Preferred: 3+ years with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks
Preferred: 4+ years creating synchronous and asynchronous APIs
Preferred: 3+ years with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks
Preferred: 3+ years using Git-based version-control systems
Preferred: 3+ years troubleshooting technical issues within cloud environments
Preferred: Experience with modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots
Preferred: 3+ years managing IBM z/OS Mainframe platforms, IBM Scheduler, and DB2 relational databases
Preferred: 3+ years engineering and supporting legacy enterprise software using JCL and COBOL
Preferred: 1+ year mentoring engineers and driving professional development within technical teams
Preferred: 1+ year leveraging observability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in distributed systems
Preferred: Experience with interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion
Preferred: Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives
Preferred: Experience establishing and enforcing coding standards and design patterns across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them