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State Farm · 5 hours ago

Lead Software Engineer-Mainframe

Bloomington, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $145K/yr

State Farm is a leading insurance company committed to helping people and investing in communities. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in mainframe development to enhance and maintain critical applications, collaborating with stakeholders and applying Agile practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications primarily coded in COBOL, with PL/1 experience as an added advantage

Work with IMS and DB2 databases, including writing and optimizing JCL scripts

Apply Agile and product management best practices to assigned work

Collaborate effectively with team members, business partners, and stakeholders to resolve complex problems and deliver high-quality solutions

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives around CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

Qualification

COBOLIMSDB2Agile methodologiesJCLAI toolsBatch job schedulingGitSPLUNKISPF/TSOChange ManagementProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Strong mainframe development skills, especially in COBOL. PL/1 is a bonus

Strong knowledge and experience with the use of AI tools and techniques (development and testing)

Proficient with batch job scheduling tools and processes (Control-M, Auto/Fire flow)

Deep knowledge of IMS and DB2 databases

Expertise in Job Control Language (JCL)

Proven ability to apply Agile methodologies and product management principles

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to complete complex coding tasks

Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Preferred

Experience with Git and IBM Developer for z Systems (IDz)

Experience using SPLUNK for monitoring and diagnostics

Working knowledge of FM, FMDB2 and FMIMS

Proficiency with ISPF/TSO for interacting with z/OS environments

Experience with VersionOne or Agility tools for Agile project management

Working knowledge and experience with the use of AI tools and techniques (development and testing)

Experience with Change/Incident Management process is an added advantage

Benefits

Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.

Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!

Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.

Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!

Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!

Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.

Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.