MetLife · 4 hours ago
Sr. Software/Platform Engineer - Mainframe
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expMetLife is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead technical design and delivery for mission-critical mainframe applications supporting high-volume financial and payment systems. The role will focus on modernizing COBOL programs, optimizing z/OS performance, and enabling API integration through IBM z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition (EE).
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize COBOL applications on z/OS, leveraging Enterprise COBOL 6.x features for performance and maintainability
Build and deploy RESTful APIs using IBM z/OS Connect EE: map copybooks/DFHCOMMAREA or CICS channels/containers to JSON; configure CICS IPIC connections; integrate with APIC/MQ
Author and maintain JCL, batch utilities (IDCAMS/DFSORT), and CICS transactions; ensure robust restart/recovery strategies and data integrity across DB2/VSAM
Implement and enforce RACF security for datasets, transactions, and API endpoints, partnering with platform/security teams on certificates and OAuth flows
Collaborate on workload scheduling (OPC/IBM Z Workload Scheduler) and release/change management, including lower-to-prod promotion and cutover/backout planning
Drive engineering best practices: code reviews, automated testing, documentation, runbooks, and operational readiness (monitoring/alerting, incident response)
Mentor and upskill engineers; lead KT sessions and foster consistent Agile/SDLC practices across onshore/offshore teams
Qualification
Required
7+ years of mainframe development on z/OS with deep experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, and common utilities (IDCAMS/DFSORT)
Strong command of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, dataset management, SMF awareness, and production debugging/troubleshooting
Experience with workload scheduling (OPC/TWS), recovery design, and change/release procedures
Practical Agile/Scrum experience and SDLC compliance in regulated environments; strong written communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Exposure to IBM MQ, API/messaging integration, or Red Hat/IBM CP4I (WMB/IIB modernization)
Production experience designing, deploying, and operating IBM z/OS Connect EE APIs/services integrated with CICS, APIC/MQ, and enterprise security (OAuth/RACF/certificates)
Proven success migrating/recompiling programs to Enterprise COBOL 6.x and applying tuning/optimization techniques
Familiarity with AI tools (examples include GitHub and Co-pilot)
Experience with compiler optimization reports, RMF/SMF traces, JES/SDSF job stats, and LE runtime tuning
Test automation experience for mainframe components and API contracts; CI/CD practices adapted for z/OS
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
A retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home
Pet
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
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