Mainframe Z Os System Programmer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do

As an Infrastructure Engineer in IS Mainframe Services space, you’ll work closely with other engineers as we configure, design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure processes for the Enterprise. You will learn and help evolve our DevOps practices through automation, continuous improvement, and learning. You will gain hands-on experience on modernization tools such as IDz, Git, Digital.ai Release and IBM DevOps Deploy (UrbanCode Deploy) and be part of configuring and implementing the tooling. You will also be part of our efforts around defining and implementing a continuous delivery pipeline. We’re continually learning in our work as a team to build and maintain scalable infrastructure for our internal and external customers.     

Here are few examples of the kinds of things you’ll do:

• Trouble-shoot and problem-solve for applications.
• Gain understanding of both mainframe and distributed batch.
• Build knowledge of at least one scripting language (Groovy, Python)
• Implement automation and build CI/CD pipelines using tooling such as Jenkins and XLR.
• Gain knowledge designing, building, and monitoring mainframe dashboards using ELK stack.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, architects, and product teams.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and problem-solving sessions.
• Work in a team environment that uses pairing and mobbing to accomplish work.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone with:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (preference in computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) and 2+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of scripting experience with either python or groovy is required.
• Development Experience in modern technologies (IT internship experience, community exposure, or professional experience)
• Strongest candidates will have experience or interest in working with different technologies.

 Key Skillsets:

• Knowledge & hands-on on z/OS related tools.
• Ability to install & customize IBM & third-party software using SMP/E.
• Build, test, and maintain SDLC and DEVOPS applications, and provide feedback for future roadmaps.
• Support and enhance mainframe applications and integrations.
• Use and contribute to mainframe pipeline tools (automation, deployment workflows)
• Understand the basic concepts of AWS.
• Must have good understanding of JCL jobs, utilities and ZFS file systems and their concepts.
• Proficient Coding (in some of these): JCL, REXX, Groovy, Python
• Exposure to Linux/Unix environments

 Tools used by the team:

• OS: Mainframe Z/OS, Windows
• Languages: Cobol, JCL/MVS, REXX, Groovy, Python, Java
• Databases: DB2 for z/OS
• Modernization Tooling such as IDz, GIT, IBM DevOps Deploy (UrbanCode Deploy), Digital.ai Release, Jenkins, VSCode and IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB).
• Content management and issue tracking: Confluence, Jira

Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$77000 - $127000 / year
Salary Details

The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.

Des Moines, IA

Raleigh, NC

Charlotte, NC

• $77,000 - $127,000/Year

Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible
Yes

 Job level

We’ll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills.

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
6/23/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
6/23/2026
 

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#LI-EW1Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone with:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (preference in computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) and 2+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of scripting experience with either python or groovy is required.
• Development Experience in modern technologies (IT internship experience, community exposure, or professional experience)
• Strongest candidates will have experience or interest in working with different technologies.

 Key Skillsets:

• Knowledge & hands-on on z/OS related tools.
• Ability to install & customize IBM & third-party software using SMP/E.
• Build, test, and maintain SDLC and DEVOPS applications, and provide feedback for future roadmaps.
• Support and enhance mainframe applications and integrations.
• Use and contribute to mainframe pipeline tools (automation, deployment workflows)
• Understand the basic concepts of AWS.
• Must have good understanding of JCL jobs, utilities and ZFS file systems and their concepts.
• Proficient Coding (in some of these): JCL, REXX, Groovy, Python
• Exposure to Linux/Unix environments

 Tools used by the team:

• OS: Mainframe Z/OS, Windows
• Languages: Cobol, JCL/MVS, REXX, Groovy, Python, Java
• Databases: DB2 for z/OS
• Modernization Tooling such as IDz, GIT, IBM DevOps Deploy (UrbanCode Deploy), Digital.ai Release, Jenkins, VSCode and IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB).
• Content management and issue tracking: Confluence, Jira

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME