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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Mainframe CICS SRE - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Architecture, Z/OS, System Availability, IT Architecture, Togaf, Information Technology, Cloud Integration - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CD5DF7083CF349E1B5B2BFB982F5D30C/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field experience. * 7+ years of experience in mainframe engineering, with strong experience in service delivery, engineering, or architecture. * Expertise in IBM z/OS, COBOL, CICS, and z/OS Connect and related mainframe technologies. * Demonstrated experience with mainframe modernization, integration, and migration projects. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. * Analytical, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities., * Experience with cloud integration, DevOps, zLinux, OpenShift and automation in mainframe environments. (RedHat Ansible for IBM Z Collections, Ansible, Python) * Experience with MQ. * Knowledge of hybrid IT architectures and emerging technology trends. * Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Architect, TOGAF). * Experience in the insurance or financial services industry. Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. ## Description * Assist in leading the architecture, design, and implementation of mainframe solutions that support MetLife's business goals and technology strategy. * Provide technical leadership and guidance to mainframe development, operations, and modernization teams. * Collaborate with business stakeholders, application developers, and infrastructure teams to identify requirements and deliver innovative, cost-effective mainframe solutions. * Help establish a new Mainframe in-take and change processes that considers new workloads and provide required mainframe performance tuning of CIC/MQ & z/OS Connect instances to support the workloads. * Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and modernization of mainframe platforms. * Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and architectural governance for mainframe environments. * Develop and maintain architectural documentation, roadmaps, and blueprints for mainframe systems. * Ensure high availability, security, and performance of mainframe applications and infrastructure by constantly reviewing relevant CICS/MQ and z/OS Connect performance telemetry data and traces with application stakeholders. * Participate in ITSM processes such as Release/Change approvals, Incident/Problem resolution. * Proven experience resolving CICS/MQ related incidents during troubleshooting * Partner with enterprise architects and other technology leaders to define and implement enterprise-wide technology strategies. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Migrating from COBOL with AI: A Moonshot Demo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1531-migrating-from-cobol-with-ai-a-moonshot-demo) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)