Unum Group

Senior Software Engineer - Mainframe

Unum Group$98K — $201K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science preferred or relevant experience
  • Over 6 years of software development in a scrum environment
  • Strong proficiency with COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, VSAM
  • Experience in batch and online mainframe applications
  • Hands-on experience with BMC/Topaz Workbench and Xpediter
  • Skilled in Agile methodologies
  • Excellent communication skills for leading discussions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of mainframe applications
  • Develop COBOL programs and maintain JCL, DB2, IMS, VSAM
  • Collaborate on coding standards and development processes
  • Analyze business and technical requirements for design strategies
  • Work with teams to deliver high-performance solutions
  • Implement and maintain software according to standards
  • Assist with production releases and defect resolution
  • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing
  • Adapt to modernization requests including APIs and integrations
  • Ensure collaboration for accurate understanding of business needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including vision and dental
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Performance-based incentive plans
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • 401(k) plan with employer match up to 5% and additional 4.5% contribution
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date: July 12

General Summary:
The Senior Software Engineer plays a key role in the conceptualization, design, development, and delivery of mainframe solutions in partnership with business area architects. As an integral member of an Agile team, the individual ensures that all delivered solutions align with established architecture standards and may evaluate third-party technologies to support successful integration.
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer serves as a subject matter expert with deep application and technology expertise. The individual also plays a critical role in mentoring Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers, helping to develop and grow future talent within Agile teams.

Job Specifications:
  • Bachelors of Computer Science is preferred, or equivalent relevant business experience
  • 6+ years experience in software development and delivery track record in a range or roles in a scrum environment
  • Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, and VSAM
  • Experience supporting both batch and online mainframe applications
  • Hands-on experience using BMC/Topaz Workbench for development and debugging
  • Experience using Xpediter for testing and troubleshooting mainframe applications
  • Skilled in Agile development/methodologies
  • Ability to analyze complex systems, data flows, and dependencies across multiple applications
  • Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; experience leading groups of people through discussions, technical or otherwise


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leads the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for Mainframe applications.
  • Develop and maintain COBOL programs, JCL, DB2, IMS, and VSAM structures across batch and online environments
  • Collaborates with Principal SE and architects on coding standards, processes, tooling and frameworks
  • Analyze business and technical requirements to determine appropriate design approaches and implementation strategies
  • Collaborate with Grow teams, architects, and business partners to design and deliver solutions that meet functional and performance expectations
  • Designs, prioritizes, codes, configures, unit tests, maintains, and documents software deliverables using agreed upon standards and tools.
  • Participate in controlled production releases, including warranty support consisting of issue analysis and defect resolution
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing to support long-term system maintainability
  • Provides ongoing and appropriate mentorship for Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers
  • Adapt to varying levels of modernization work depending on the nature of the request, including APIs or service-based integrations
  • Collaborates with team members to confirm understanding of business requirements, develop solutions with adequate testing, and transition software production environments


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The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$98,340.00-$201,900.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company:
Unum

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1848
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