Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – Automation

Ensono

. Provide technical leadership for the Mainframe Automation team .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mainframe Automation, focusing on the design and delivery of scalable automation solutions across platforms. Proficient in programming languages such as REXX and Assembler, with a strong foundation in Agile methodologies and ITIL Framework.

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Technical LeadershipMainframe AutomationAgile Development MethodologiesREXX ProgrammingITIL Framework

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Hard Skills

Mainframe AutomationREXX ProgrammingAssembler ProgrammingAgile DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentAutomation Solutions DesignPerformance ImprovementIssue TrackingCode DocumentationSoftware Packaging

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCuriosityClient Experience Focus

Tools & Technologies

GitHubJiraBugzillaZ/OSMVSIT Service Management (ITSM)IT Operations Management (ITOM)

Industry Keywords

DevOpsAgile MethodologyITIL FrameworkAutomation PointOPS/MVSZ/OSMF

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for the Mainframe Automation team
Accelerate the design, development, and performance of automation solutions
Integrate capabilities across Envision X, AIR, and Sidekick
Guide the architecture of Automation Point, OPS/MVS, and z/OSMF environments
Partner across teams to translate complex business and operational needs into scalable, resilient solutions
Architect and deliver scalable automation across multiple platforms
Align tool capabilities with complex business requirements
Design solutions that reduce or eliminate manual intervention through automated corrective actions
Lead delivery of high-quality solutions using Agile development methodologies
Set technical direction and promote effective engineering practices
Evaluate existing tools, identify systemic gaps and improvement opportunities, and drive enhancements for proactive issue detection

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree in computer science or related field and 10 years’ development experience is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Passionate about creating a world-class client experience and building quality solutions via technology
Motivated by solving complex problems and improving tool performance with automation
Passion and aptitude to learn; curious and sees every challenge as an opportunity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Software development and programming, including writing and documenting code
Programming languages: REXX, Assembler
Code hosting platforms for version control and source code management such as GitHub
Software development issue tracking and Agile project management tools such as Jira or Bugzilla
Mainframe operating systems and sub-components: z/OS, MVS
Software packaging and distribution
IT Service Management (ITSM)
IT operations management (ITOM)
ITIL Framework
DevOps and Agile methodology principles and practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Paid childbearing and paternal leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Sabbatical leave
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program
Option to work from home or in Ensono offices when not required on a client site