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Senior Mainframe Developer
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A Mainframe Developer designs or improves computer software and applications that run on a unique operating system or mainframe computer used by a large company or organization. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes company user or customer needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$116,008 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- always with you, building a more confident future
- and our [1] New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of MetLife Holdings technology and support the Annuity & Life Insurance Next Evolution migration.
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//www.metlife.com/about-us/newsroom/2024/december/metlife-unveils-new-frontier-growth-strategy-and-long-term-financial-commitments-at-2024-investor-day/ Key Responsibilities Lead the application modernization and decommissioning initiatives, including application rationalization, dependency analysis, migration activities, and retirement of legacy platforms while ensuring compliance with business, regulatory, and operational requirements. Create and maintain mainframe applications' batch processes to support business functions, improve operational efficiency, and enable the reliable delivery of business capabilities. Oversee application quality, code reviews, automated testing, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage technical enhancements, ChangeMan to GitHub modernization efforts, platform currency and security activities, and technical debt reduction across assigned applications. Develop and maintain applications using mainframe programming languages and GitHub Copilot with human-in-the-loop processes. Coordinate with product owners, architects, business analysts, operations teams, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Strong mainframe application development experience including COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, or similar programming languages. Ability to work effectively across technical and business teams while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with experience diagnosing complex production issues and remediating currency and security vulnerabilities. Experience participating in application modernization, legacy transformation, and application decommissioning initiatives. Effective program management, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting mainframe applications. Experience with AI-assisted software engineering tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Agile development methodologies, and DevOps practices. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior mainframe engineers, influence technical direction, and drive engineering best practices across teams. 3+ years of experience supporting Retail Life and Annuity products.Location Expectation:
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. The expected salary range for this position is $105,000- $140,000.
- and long-term disability.
- to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values
- Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead
- we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.