Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer z/OS DB2/CICS (Remote)

Highmark Health; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 94,200 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical mainframe systems. This role requires expertise in technologies including z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, and MQ, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience. The position emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and driving platform improvements.

Remote work is available for candidates within the United States.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills across IT, product, and business teams.
• Expert level skills in mainframe systems programming with IBM z/Series.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical mainframe systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical reviews.
• Document technical processes and maintain production monitoring.

Skills

z/OS

DB2

CICS

IMS

MQ

Technical problem solving

Team collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical mainframe systems. This role requires expertise in technologies including z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, and MQ, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience. The position emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and driving platform improvements.

Remote work is available for candidates within the United States.