Unum · 2 hours ago
Software Engineer - Mainframe
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expUnum is a Fortune 500 company focused on digital transformation and providing employee benefits. They are seeking a Mainframe Software Engineer responsible for delivering mainframe development work and collaborating with teams to implement solutions that enhance customer experience.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement mainframe solutions in support of Grow and Change initiatives, including new development and complex enhancements
Develop and maintain COBOL programs, JCL, DB2, IMS, and VSAM structures across batch and online environments
Analyze business and technical requirements to determine appropriate design approaches and implementation strategies
Collaborate with Grow teams, architects, and business partners to deliver solutions that meet functional and performance expectations
Perform unit testing and support integrated testing efforts to ensure solution quality and production readiness
Participate in controlled production releases, including 30-day warranty support periods following implementation
Provide limited production support during warranty periods, including issue analysis and defect resolution
Use ServiceNow to support incident tracking, escalation, and triage when issues arise
Leverage BMC/Topaz and Xpediter to debug, test, and troubleshoot application behavior
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing to support long-term system maintainability
Adapt to varying levels of modernization work depending on the nature of the request, including APIs or service-based integrations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent relevant experience
4+ years of hands-on experience in a mainframe development 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
Familiarity with source control and change management tools (e.g., Endevor, Changeman)
Understanding of Agile methodologies
Ability to analyze complex systems, data flows, and dependencies across multiple applications
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
Performance-based incentive plans
Paid time off
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
Company
Unum
Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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