Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Mainframe System Programmer
Role summary
JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for its Enterprise Technology team. This role involves enhancing, designing, and delivering secure, stable, and scalable software components for state-of-the-art technology products. The engineer will apply deep technical expertise to analyze complex systems, anticipate issues, and mitigate risks. Responsibilities include architecting and implementing changes for modernization, driving results on complex programs, and providing thought leadership. The role requires strong Mainframe Systems Programming skills, including z/OS concepts, JCL, JES, and utilities, along with experience using SMP/E for product installation. Proficiency in programming languages like REXX, Unix Scripting, z/OSMF Workflows, or Python is also necessary. The position involves advising junior engineers and contributing to a diverse and inclusive team culture.
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 Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector, Enterprise Technology, you are part of an agile team that works to enhance, design, and deliver the software components of the firm’s state-of-the-art technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.
Job Responsibilities
- Applies deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies focused on analyzing complex data and systems, anticipating issues, and finding ways to mitigate risk
- Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes
- Be responsible for infrastructure engineering in accordance with business requirements
- Drives results and implements multiple complex programs
- Drives thought leadership within the product line
- Executes work according to compliance standards, risk and security, and business objectives
- Considers upstream/downstream system or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions
- Advises junior engineers and technologists
- Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
- Strong AI mindset and curiosity to experiment with new tools.
- Experience using SMP/E to install and maintain IBM and Independent Software vendor products such as CA7, Control-M, Zeke, Dynatrace, Thruput Manager.
- Strong Mainframe Systems Programming including a deep understanding of z/OS Concepts, JCL, JES, SDSF, VSAM, Catalog management, SMP/E, USS, Parallel Sysplex, IBM system utilities and some of the IBM/Broadcom CA/ BMC Compuware software artifacts.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communication
- Understanding or have experience with agile and lean philosophies
- Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals
- Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages: REXX, Unix Scripting, z/OSMF Workflows, Python etc.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Exposure to managing budgets
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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans