Lead Platform Engineer*

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Paid Time Off and Family Care

Flexible/hybrid work model

Job summary

A major financial services company is looking for a skilled Mainframe Engineer to maintain and optimize mainframe infrastructure supporting core operations, especially in transaction processing. This role requires 1-3 years of experience, proficiency in IBM z/OS and JCL, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include system performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and collaboration with development teams. The company offers a flexible/hybrid working model and generous pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in mainframe environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate skills in performance, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
• Develop, test, and deploy JCL scripts and REXX programs.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Experience in mainframe systems engineering, system programming, or operations

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Proficiency in z/OS and BCP components

Knowledge of JCL, RACF, MQ, DB2, CICS, IODF panels

Experience in observability metrics and analysis

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

MainView

REXX

Ansible

Job description

• Locations 570 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US
• Salary Range Salary will be Commensurate with Experience
• FLSA Status Exempt

Job Description

At DTCC, we’re always looking for exceptional talent to join our team - even if the perfect role isn’t open just yet. We recruit Lead Platform Engineers on a rolling basis throughout the year, and this Evergreen posting allows us to proactively identify strong candidates in advance of specific openings. By submitting your application, you position yourself for early consideration as approved positions arise.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mainframe Engineer to support, maintain, and optimize our enterprise mainframe systems. This role is critical to maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of our mainframe infrastructure, which underpins essential operations such as transaction processing. The ideal candidate will have experience with IBM z/OS environments, JCL, and mainframe utilities, and will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our core systems.

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

At DTCC, we lead the way in financial market innovation. We are dedicated to fostering the growth and success of our employees. You will benefit from our structured training programs, peer mentorship, and access to internal learning community as you continue to build on your foundational software engineering skills. DTCC is committed to investing in your professional development through training and development opportunities.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

The Systems Engineering family is responsible for the entire technical effort to evolve and verify solutions that satisfy client needs. The primary focus is centered on reducing risk and improving the efficiency, performance, stability, security, and quality of all systems and platforms. The Platform Hosting & Engineering role specializes in the development, implementation, and support of all distributed, mainframe, and network hosting services across the firm. Responsible for the installation, configuration, programming, and support of operating systems, complex networks, and distributed environments, deploying solutions to increase overall system reliability across the firm.

We are looking for a versatile Mainframe Engineer with intermediate skills with 1-3 years of experience to maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of our mainframe infrastructure, which underpins essential operations such as transaction processing.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimize IBM z/OS mainframe environments supporting core applications.
• Maintain and support IBM mainframe systems including CICS, MQ, WAS, JES2, Storage devices, coupling facilities, and related subsystems.
• Develop, test, and deploy JCL scripts, REXX programs, and OTS ISV products.
• Monitor system performance and solve hardware/software issues.
• Provide immediate support for production issues related to areas of expertise.
• Collaborate with application developers, DBAs, and Engineering Teams and Operations teams to ensure seamless implementation and a great client experience.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and performance monitoring.
• Author system documentation and supporting documents to ensure transparency of design to minimize future maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, governance and audit requirements established by DTCC.
• Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency using tools like REXX, Ansible, or other scripting languages.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• On-call rotation for critical system support.
• Align risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; advance appropriately.

Training and Development Opportunities:

• DTCC provides structured training and continuous professional development, including:
• Internal 8-week Bootcamp
• eLearning courses on financial services and enterprise technology
• Peer to Peer Mentorship and access to technical guilds.
• Hands-on training with full-stack technologies in real-time, high-volume environment
• Role-specific learning paths for advancing to mid-level engineering positions.

Qualifications:

• Associate Level- Candidates must be 1-2 years post-college graduate with at least 6 months- 1 year work experience.
• Senior Associate Level- Candidates must be 2-3 years post-college graduates with at least 1–2 year work experience.
• Degree within: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, MIS or Business & Technology Management or any other equivalent specialization or related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Candidates must be intermediate with the valuable skills listed below.

Valuable Skills to Have:

• Experience in mainframe systems engineering, system programming, or operations
• Proficiency in z/OS and BCP components
• Knowledge of JCL, RACF, MQ, DB2, CICS, IODF panels, mainframe networking, HMC panels
• Knowledge in mainframe performance monitoring
• Experience with mainframe monitoring tools (e.g., MainView or equivalent)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• An analytical and curious approach
• Pattern Recognition
• High problem determination drive
• Experience in observability metrics and analysis
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.