Principal Software Strategist - Mainframe/Distributed

MainframeMaster; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,882; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster is seeking a Principal Software Strategist for their Payments and Billing application ecosystem. This role requires a technical and strategic leader to guide solution design and influence platform direction. Candidates should possess at least 11 years of experience in programming and supporting software applications, with strong skills in CICS, COBOL, and distributed systems. The position offers the chance to work across mainframe and distributed platforms, collaborating with various stakeholders to accomplish complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years related work experience in programming and supporting software applications.
• Completion of a technical training program and a minimum of 8 years related work experience is acceptable.
• Proven experience driving improvements aligned to technical strategy across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide solution design and influence platform direction for the Payments and Billing application ecosystem.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to drive complex initiatives that advance the payments platform.
• Provide technical direction, delegate work, and mentor others.

Skills

CICS Web Services

COBOL

DB2

MQ

XML/JSON

C#

Java

Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

# Principal Software Strategist - Mainframe/DistributedProgressiveFull-timeUnited StatesUSD 38 - 7,0882 viewsPosted May 9, 2026## Job DescriptionProgressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.As a principal software strategist- mainframe/distributed, you’ll be a technical and strategic leader for our Payments and Billing application ecosystem. In this role, you’ll guide solution design, influence platform direction, and ensure technology delivery aligns with business objectives across multiple teams and systems. You’ll work across mainframe and distributed platforms, collaborating with architecture teams and organizational partners to drive complex initiatives that advance the payments platform.## Requirements & SkillsMust-have qualificationsMinimum of 11 years related work experience programming and supporting software applications.{OR} Completion of a technical training program and a minimum of 8 years related work experience programming and supporting software applications.{OR} Bachelor's degree or higher in an Information Technology related field of study and a minimum of 8 years related work experience programming and supporting software applications.Preferred skillsProven experience driving improvements aligned to technical strategy across multiple systems, influencing outcomes beyond a single team, and guiding short- and long-term roadmaps aligned to business needs.Strong experience with **CICS** Web Services, **COBOL**, **DB2**, **MQ** and XML/JSON with hands-on experience in distributed systems (**C**#, **Java**, **Cloud**).Proven ability to collaborate on system design, modernization, and integration strategies, with expertise in creating functional and technical specifications.Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders, including senior leaders; skilled at explaining complex technical concepts and the rationale behind decisions.Experience in providing technical direction, delegating work, coordinating delivery, mentoring others and supporting cross‐team work with transparency and adaptability.## How to ApplyApply directly through the application link above