Software Development Engineer

We are seeking a Mainframe Integration Engineer with 5+ years of experience in z/OS Connect and CICS technologies to support the design, development, deployment, and validation of mainframe-based integration services. This role will work on enabling and supporting REST-based services on z/OS, validating files and service artifacts in Mainframe UNIX/OMVS environments, and assisting with troubleshooting and operational support across z/OS Connect and CICS platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Eclipse IDz, Zowe, and mainframe service validation, along with a basic understanding of Liberty servers and their role within z/OS Connect deployments.

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in z/OS Connect and CICS-based application/integration support or development.
• Strong working experience with Eclipse IDz for mainframe development and debugging.
• Experience using Zowe for interacting with z/OS resources, datasets, USS/OMVS files, and job execution.
• Hands-on experience validating files, configuration artifacts, and deployment components in Mainframe UNIX System Services (USS/OMVS) related to z/OS Connect.
• Experience supporting or validating REST service enablement for mainframe applications.
• Good understanding of CICS regions, transactions, and service connectivity.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot configuration, deployment, and runtime issues across z/OS Connect and CICS environments.
• Experience working with JSON, service request/response validation, and file/configuration verification in mainframe environments.
• Strong problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to work across distributed and mainframe support teams., * Basic understanding ofLiberty Servers, including server configuration concepts and their usage in z/OS Connect environments.
• Experience with Liberty server.xml or related configuration validation.
• Familiarity with COBOL copybooks, service definitions, and API/service integration patterns in z/OS Connect.
• Exposure to mainframe UNIX scripting, automation, or deployment validation activities.
• Experience supporting application onboarding, service registration, or deployment processes in z/OS Connect.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration environments involving APIs, service consumers/providers, and JSON-based interfaces.
• Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating with infrastructure, platform engineering, and architecture teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent work experience in mainframe technologies may be considered in lieu of a degree.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

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Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.