Mainframe System Programmer

Position Summary

The Senior Mainframe Technologies, Architect/Systems Programmer is responsible for the platform that operates the LevelUP Core Custody applications using Mainframe technologies to support the business operations and strategic goals. The role will lead activities for mainframe related work scope including systems management, ad-hoc operational requests, and problem / defect resolution. Responsible for overseeing parts of the organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role will lead mainframe operations, while providing technical guidance and mentorship fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. This role will be accountable for the oversight of high-level risk and exposure items that have a significant impact on the achievement of the objectives of the Systems organization in line with firmwide strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure proper product delivery, escalation, and resolution of high exposure items.
• Facilitate the installation, configuration, security, operation, and maintenance of all mainframe infrastructure components (z/OS, DB2, CICS, MQ, RACF) and independent software vendor applications (ISVs)
• Develop, maintain, and achieve an integrated systems and business plan for the department which aligns organization structure, systems priorities, budget, and management reporting.
• Ensure that management team is properly aligned with the division strategy, goals, and objectives and has the information and resources necessary to execute.
• Develop and maintain a culture of results-oriented, continuous process improvement, which includes developing and achieving stretch goals, challenging all processes and procedures, focusing on solutions, and keeping abreast of new technologies, applications, and their implications within the department.
• Lead the department by setting high standards, providing a thoughtful approach, having a committed attitude, and by being a role model for BBH Systems leadership.

Required Skills / Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Mainframe systems.
• Strong knowledge of Mainframe technologies like COBOL, CICS, RACF, JCL, DB2, Assembler
• Advanced knowledge of IBM Mainframe, z/OS, and peripheral hardware (z/OS, CICS TS, DB2 z/OS, MQ z/OS, OMEGAMON, IBM Job scheduler)
• Demonstrated success leading, motivating, and developing large teams in a dynamic environment.
• Broad understanding and demonstrated history of leadership in the areas of, mainframe technologies, storage architecture and datacenter operations including virtual and physical environments.
• Results orientation and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to handle presentations of project plan and business cases.
• Experience with operating infrastructure organizations across existing network and storage while remaining competitive, strategic, and well-defined.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.

Education level and/or relevant experience(s)

• BA / BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Tech or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in infrastructure, engineering, and operations.
• Minimum of 5 Years of experience leading and developing large teams preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.