Consultant - Technology Engineer - Mainframe

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Join Our Team as a Mainframe Engineer!

Are you passionate about Mainframe Engineering and eager to make a significant impact? We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Mainframe Engineer to join our team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a knack for solving complex problems, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

1. Mainframe OS Installation & Maintenance: Lead the installation, patching, and maintenance of Mainframe OS.

2. SMP/E Expertise: Utilize your experience with SMP/E to ensure seamless software management.

3. Programming Support: Provide robust support using COBOL and JCL on the OS/MVS platform.

4. IBM Unix System Services: Leverage your knowledge of IBM USS for efficient system operations.

5. Hardware/Software Management: Test, upgrade, install, and support hardware and software components.

6. Secure File Transfers: Manage secure FTP and other file transfer protocols.

7. Advanced Knowledge: Work with zOS Connect, MQ, CICS, WAS, DB2, IDMS, Rexx, and more.

What You’ll Bring:

1. Technical Prowess: Strong background in Mainframe Engineering with hands-on experience in various tools and technologies.

2. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.

3. Analytical Mindset: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of working independently.

4. Team Collaboration: Experience working with business analysts, database administrators, project managers, and technical architects across multiple Mainframe Application areas.

Tools You’ll Use:

1. Scheduler: Proficiency with Stonebranch (UAC) or other scheduling tools.

2. Development Tools: Expertise in TSO/ISPF, Changeman, Jira, and IBM tools like FileManager, Fault Analyzer, and Debugger.

Personal Attributes:

1. Passion for Mainframe Engineering: A strong enthusiasm for advancing Mainframe technology.

2. Team Player: Work alongside other engineers to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.

3. Collaborative Spirit: Collaborate closely with team members to take shared responsibility for the team’s commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with Technology Architecture professionals to develop technology product roadmaps.

2. Designs and implements standard builds/templates for all technology platforms.

3. Drives product improvements through optimization, enhancements and the implementation of new features and functions.

4. Works continuously with other Technology Engineering teams and Technology Architecture to ensure the success of products.

5. Conducts “proof of concept” labs for enhancements, new solutions and competitive bake-offs.

6. Designs standard and custom technology solutions for business partner projects, including pre-production testing, performance tuning, handoffs and certification.

7. Conducts proactive and reactive monitoring to detect, predict and resolve abnormal conditions in the environment.

8. Collaborates with vendors to help drive design innovation in product enhancements and improvements.

9. Executes on production engineering processes, incident management, root cause analysis, problem management, change management, release management and knowledge management.

10. Provides complex production support for all technology platforms.

11. Provides oversight for technical labs and development environments.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to AVP, Director or Manager Technology Engineering Manager/Technology Product Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged (i.e., AWS, Azure, scripting and development languages, delivery methods, security).

Experience: Six years or more experience with the most complex integrated solutions with an ability to design and develop and modify new and existing solutions for specialized needs. Experience with multiple technologies and within one or more domains. Experience with automation of deployment of solution configurations. Experience in training/guiding less experienced staff. Experience with solutions: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and package solutions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong communication skills, knowledge of planning, management and execution of Accelerated Solutions Deliver framework, Information Security acumen. Influencing, negotiating and priority setting needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 09/29/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits: We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here .

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.