Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Mainframe

JPMorgan Chase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase, a world-renowned financial services leader, seeks a Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer for mainframe-focused platforms. You will design, implement, and support enterprise batch scheduling, automation, and modernization initiatives across CA-7, Control-M, and ZEKE, with a strong emphasis on reliability and security.

The role requires deep mainframe expertise, scripting in REXX/Python, and ability to validate AI-assisted recommendations, ensuring compliant operations and effective

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mainframe systems programming and/or mainframe operations engineering in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on expertise with CA-7, Control-M, and ZEKE.
• Strong coding/scripting skills in REXX and Python.
• Strong troubleshooting across batch execution lifecycle (JCL errors, dataset/space issues, dependencies, scheduling).
• Knowledge of JCL, JES, catalogs/datasets, SMP/E and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support enterprise batch scheduling platforms ( CA-7, Control-M, and/or ZEKE ) including calendars, workload definitions, dependencies, SLA management, and automation.
• Design and implement batch workload standards, governance, and operational controls (job naming, restart/recovery, notifications, and escalation).
• Build and maintain automation solutions using REXX and/or Python to streamline operations (e.g., dataset management, job orchestration, health checks, reporting, and runbook automation).
• Diagnose and resolve batch failures, performance bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts; perform root-cause analysis and implement preventative improvements.
• Integrate scheduling and automation with enterprise tooling (monitoring/alerting, ticketing, change management, audit evidence capture).
• Drive mainframe modernization initiatives, including API enablement, workflow standardization, and automation-first operating practices.
• Apply AI-assisted approaches to improve productivity and reliability (e.g., log analysis, anomaly detection, runbook generation, code assistance), while ensuring outputs are validated and compliant with applicable controls.
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation: procedures, automation code, runbooks, architectural diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate analysis of complex infrastructure signals and documentation of mitigation options, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Drives thought leadership within the product line.
• Leads reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted practices across delivery and automation routines to reduce recurring issues, ensuring changes are validated, traceable and auditable, and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.

Skills

REXX

Python

Mainframe concepts

JCL

Tools

CA-7

Control-M

ZEKE

Job description

Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Mainframe

OH, United States

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Job Information

• Job Identification 210785940
• Job Category Infrastructure Engineering
• Business Unit Corporate Sector
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 07:07 PM
• Locations 1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US8181 Communications Pkwy Ste C, Plano, TX, 75024, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day

Job Description

Become a member of a team where you can contribute significantly to shaping the future of a world-renowned and influential company. Among top performers, you can make a direct and meaningful impact.

As a Senior Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Infrastructure Platforms, you exhibit both depth and breadth of knowledge regarding software, applications, and technical processes across multiple technical disciplines. You also have a specialization in a specific domain within infrastructure engineering to drive programs or initiatives consisting of multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support enterprise batch scheduling platforms ( CA-7, Control-M, and/or ZEKE ) including calendars, workload definitions, dependencies, SLA management, and automation.
• Design and implement batch workload standards, governance, and operational controls (job naming, restart/recovery, notifications, and escalation).
• Build and maintain automation solutions using REXX and/or Python to streamline operations (e.g., dataset management, job orchestration, health checks, reporting, and runbook automation).
• Diagnose and resolve batch failures, performance bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts; perform root-cause analysis and implement preventative improvements.
• Integrate scheduling and automation with enterprise tooling (monitoring/alerting, ticketing, change management, audit evidence capture).
• Drive mainframe modernization initiatives, including API enablement, workflow standardization, and automation-first operating practices.
• Apply AI-assisted approaches to improve productivity and reliability (e.g., log analysis, anomaly detection, runbook generation, code assistance), while ensuring outputs are validated and compliant with applicable controls.
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation: procedures, automation code, runbooks, architectural diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate analysis of complex infrastructure signals and documentation of mitigation options, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Drives thought leadership within the product line.
• Leads reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted practices across delivery and automation routines to reduce recurring issues, ensuring changes are validated, traceable and auditable, and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience in mainframe systems programming and/or mainframe operations engineering in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on expertise with CA-7, Control-M, and/or ZEKE
• Strong coding/scripting skills in REXX and/or Python (with demonstrated automation deliverables).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across batch execution lifecycle (JCL errors, dataset/space issues, dependency problems, scheduling conflicts, restart/recovery).
• Working knowledge of core mainframe concepts such as JCL, JES, catalogs/datasets, SMP/E concepts, and operational controls.
• Experience with change management, incident/problem management, and on-call support in regulated/controlled environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear operational guidance.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted recommendations before implementation, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to resiliency, security, and auditability expectations.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure and multiple cloud technologies (ability to operate in and migrate across public and private clouds)

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs) for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.