Lead Software Engineer - Mainframe

MainframeMaster; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to manage and enhance mainframe systems for JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City, United States. You will be crucial in ensuring high performance and reliability of systems handling significant client data.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Cobol and DB2 expertise along with leadership capabilities in a fast-paced financial environment. Join us in delivering top-notch technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in managing large-scale mainframe applications.
• Extensive hands-on experience in mainframe technologies and tools.
• Experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of mainframe systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate distributed technologies.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Cobol

CICS

DB2

VSAM

MQ messaging

ChangeMan

Education

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts

Tools

DB2 Utilities

JCL

NDM

Job description

# Lead Software Engineer - MainframeJPMorgan ChaseFull-timeJersey City, United StatesUSD 152,000 - 215,0000 viewsPosted June 5, 2026## Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONWe have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Enterprise Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.As a key overseer of the implementation and management of large-scale mainframe systems within the financial services industry. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient operation and management of systems housing millions of Prime Brokerage and Wealth Management client account reference data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe technologies and tools, along with experience in distributed technologies and AI tools.Job responsibilitiesLead the implementation and management of mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.Utilize expertise in mainframe technologies such as **Cobol**, **CICS**, **DB2**, **VSAM**, **MQ** messaging, Stored procedures, **DB2** Utilities, **JCL**, **ChangeMan**, **NDM**, and other file transfer mechanisms to maintain and enhance applications.Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure team success and development.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate distributed technologies and AI tools into mainframe systems, enhancing functionality and efficiency.Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in mainframe technology and data management.Develop and implement strategies for system optimization, data integrity, and security.Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted service.Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.Required qualifications, capabilities, and skillsFormal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experienceExperience in the financial services industry, managing large-scale mainframe applications.Extensive hands on experience in mainframe technologies and tools, including **Cobol**, **CICS**, **DB2**, **VSAM**, **MQ** messaging, Stored procedures, **DB2** Utilities, **JCL**, **ChangeMan**, **NDM**, and file transfer mechanisms.Proven experience in managing large-scale mainframe implementations and systems.Strong leadership skills with experience managing global teams.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skillsExperience with distributed technologies and AI tools is highly desirable## How to ApplyApply directly through the application link above