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Glow Networks

Java Developer with Mainframe

Dallas, TX · On-site

$53.75 - $68.50/hr

Role: Java Developer with Mainframe Location: Philadelphia, PA Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field Define and develop test ...

Toyota

Principal Engineer - IBM Mainframe Platform

Plano, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.25/hr

Conducting proofs of concept and presenting complex technical solutions to the senior leadership ... Familiarity with DevOps practices and scripting languages (REXX, CLIST), and awareness of ...

USAA

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$49.50 - $63.25/hr

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

USAA

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$49.50 - $63/hr

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

USAA

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$49.50 - $63/hr

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

USAA

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$52.75 - $67/hr

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

USAA

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$53 - $67.50/hr

The Opportunity USAA Mainframe Infrastructure team is looking for Senior level Mainframe CICS ... Developer Support: Providing technical support to application development teams, which includes ...

Infojini Inc

Mainframe programmer/Analyst

Austin, TX · On-site

Developer Analyst Duration: 6+ Months Location: Austin, TX Description Worker will perform highly ... senior level Programmer / Developer Analyst must have a strong background in data and database ...

Accenture

Mainframe Specialist

Houston, TX

$70K - $196K/yr

Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ... Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for ...

Accenture

Mainframe Specialist

Austin, TX

$70K - $196K/yr

Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather ... Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for ...

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Senior Mainframe Developers often encounter challenges when integrating legacy mainframe systems with newer technologies such as cloud platforms, APIs, or microservices. These challenges include ensuring data consistency, maintaining system security, and minimizing downtime during migrations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as infrastructure engineers and application developers, is key to developing seamless integration solutions. Staying up-to-date with modernization tools and best practices can help address these complexities and support the organization's digital transformation goals.

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Senior Mainframe Software Engineer

Broadcom Inc.

Plano, TX • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Broadcom rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high‑quality applications using agile practices.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop: Create high‑quality software design and architecture for applications on the mainframe platform.
  • Build and implement: Produce, test, and debug functional software solutions, leveraging your mainframe expertise to modernize our enterprise software.
  • Collaborate: Partner with product management and fellow software engineers in an Agile environment to define software requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Automate: Increase efficiency by automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
  • Drive innovation: Contribute to a fast‑paced environment with a passion for continuous improvement and technology innovation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with other product software engineers to share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.
  • Perform validation and verification testing.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide them in their professional growth.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to efficiently collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.
  • Experience working in an Agile development methodology and an understanding of DevOps principles.
  • Lead engineering excellence initiatives, promoting best practices, code quality, and technical debt reduction.
  • Contribute to retrospectives and actively address impediments to team productivity.
  • Ensure software is up‑to‑date with latest technologies.
  • Continue to build mainframe expertise and keep abreast of new technology, processes, systems, and tools.
Required Skills & Competencies
  • Proven mainframe knowledge and skills.
  • IBM Assembler Language (HLASM) proficiency.
  • z/OS operating system familiarity.
  • Experience with CA 1 Flexible Storage, Vtape, DASD Storage Management, DFSMS, Allocate, DFShsm, DFSrmm and/or other mainframe storage products and systems (plus).
  • Source control systems experience (Endevor, ISPW, etc.).
  • Experience with online z/OS debugger (XDC/SLD) desirable.
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
  • Proficiency in Metal C (or PL/X) and JCL.
  • Scripting language experience desirable.
  • Experience in developing authorized code desirable.
Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent in a related field.

Work Experience

Eight or more years of experience in software development or a related field.

Business Travel and Physical Demands

No (or minimal) business travel is expected. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

Why Join Our Team?
  • High impact: Opportunity to shape our mainframe product teams by building foundational tools that modernize our software.
  • Great team culture: Collaborative and supportive workplace.
  • Competitive compensation: Salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is ... . As a valued member, you will be eligible for discretionary annual bonus and equity grants, including annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company’s growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) participation with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for paid family leave and other leaves of absence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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