Software Engineer Lead - Remote

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Software Engineer Lead for a Remote position with a Major Financial Institution. This is a contract opportunity until the end of the year with the potential for extension and conversion to a full‑time role.

In this role, you will join a team responsible for monitoring and event management tools, with a focus on mainframe automation. The team is currently migrating from OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation as part of a risk mitigation and cost reduction initiative. You will collaborate closely with the mainframe platform team to improve system resiliency through the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead the technical design and development of software solutions
• Consult with engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software, develop specifications, and resolve customer problems
• Advise about or perform maintenance of the software system
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures
• Direct software programming and development of documentation
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues
• Troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve them

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in z/OS (MVS) operations in a large‑scale shop with multiple Sysplex environments including IPL procedures
• Current working knowledge of subsystems such as JES2, SDSF, RACF, TSO, TCPIP, Control‑M, CICS, and DB2
• Expertise in NetView customization and REXX programming
• Strong knowledge and experience of the System Automation policy database customization, command list creation, and managing NetView automation tables to improve system resiliency
• Knowledge of SA‑plex and cross‑system automation
• Experience with monitoring and alerting on exceptions
• Strong debugging, problem determination, and analytical skills to resolve automation issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time

Desired skills

• Event Management experience
• ITSM knowledge, ITIL certification a plus
• Experience with OPS/MVS
• Knowledge of Python scripting under Unix System Services

Pay range

Pay range: $63.54 - $71.54 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5‑20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career‑home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.