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Principal Mainframe Platform Engineer

Humana
Work at Home - Kentucky, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Mar 2024
💰 $192,000/yr($139,500/yr$192,000/yr)

About the role

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Mainframe Platform Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our critical mainframe systems that underpin our critical business applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the design, implementation, optimization and support of our mainframe platform which forms the backbone of our business operations.
  • Provide deep technical expertise on z/OS, JES2, JCL, DB2, CICS and major vendor mainframe products.
  • Proactively identify and troubleshoot complex system issues, implementing effective solutions to maintain optimal platform performance.
  • Stay abreast of emerging mainframe technologies and industry best practices, recommending and implementing improvements to the platform.
  • Partner with development teams to ensure seamless integration with the mainframe platform.
  • Foster a knowledge-sharing culture by mentoring engineers, documenting technical processes and evangelizing mainframe best practices.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
  • Participate in demand management/reduction and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation for the mainframe environment.
  • Represent the mainframe platform to stakeholders across the organization, providing clear and concise technical explanations.


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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of experience in mainframe platform engineering.
  • Proven experience in designing, implementing, and supporting complex mainframe systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of z/OS, JES2, JCL, DB2, CICS and major vendor mainframe products.
  • Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead and mentor technical teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively build trust and rapport with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive and outcomes oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.

Bonus points:

  • Masters degree preferred.
  • Experience with DevOps principles and automation tools.
  • Experience with cloud integration for mainframe applications.

Additional Information

Why Humana

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

Health benefits effective day 1
Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
Recognition pay
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Tuition assistance
Scholarships for eligible dependents
Parental and caregiver leave
Employee charity matching program
Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
Career development opportunities

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Social Security Task

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official

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