Senior Mainframe Technical Engineer

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen is seeking a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer/Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical mainframe systems. Deep expertise in z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, and related technologies is required, with leading complex projects, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers.

The candidate will drive platform improvements, ensure high availability and performance, and champion best practices within a geographically dispersed data center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/CE or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience with IBM z/Series mainframe preferred.
• Expert level z/OS mainframe with SMPE/DB2/IMS/CICS.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and implement technical solutions; provide production support with minimal defects.
• Collaborate with IT, product, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements.
• Monitor progress against schedule and report issues to leadership.
• Document processes and participate in knowledge sharing sessions.
• Align designs with architecture and enterprise standards.
• Mentor junior engineers as needed.
• Perform technical analysis to support decisions across departments.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices.

Skills

z/OS

DB2

IMS

CICS

MQ

Automation

DR planning

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/CE

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SMPE

IBM Systems Automation

Job description

Company

enGen

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY ***CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)***

Highmark seeks a highly motivated Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer/Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our critical mainframe systems. This role requires deep expertise in z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, and related technologies, and will involve leading complex projects, troubleshooting critical issues, and mentoring junior engineers. The successful candidate will drive platform improvements, ensure high availability and performance, and champion best practices within a geographically dispersed data center environment. Experience with automation (IBM Systems Automation), diagnostic tools, and disaster recovery planning is essential. This position requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production monitoring and support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, product, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements and provide technical solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to leadership on a regular basis.
• Document technical processes and procedures, and participate in technical reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of with architecture to ensure solution alignment to enterprise goals and standards.
• Mentor other associate and intermediate technical engineers as needed.
• Perform technical analysis and provide insights to support decision-making across various departments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant technologies and industry best practices.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

• Required 5 years of experiences in one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
• 5 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration.
• 5 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting.
• Preferred Expert level z/OS Mainframe Systems Programming background, including SMPE, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
• Experience working with vendors to resolve software and systems issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems quickly.
• Skilled at communicating with all levels of management.
• Good project management skills.
• Able to work off-hours and weekends and scheduled, 24x7x365 on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply highly complex and technical concepts in a highly available environment.
• 10 plus years’ experience with IBM z/Series mainframe.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• Strong track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large-scale technical solutions.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability.
• Team Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Experience and willingness to mentor junior technical engineers and help develop their skills and leadership.

EDUCATION

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

• Required None.
• Preferred Java Developer DB2 Cogno PEGA Enterprise Architect (SCEA) Project Management Language (Other than English): None.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

• No Lifting: up to 10 pounds.
• Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds.
• Rarely.

POSITION TYPE

Remote-based Teaches / trains others Occasionally Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

PAY RANGE

Minimum: $94,200.00

Maximum: $151,000.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT US

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.