Lead Infrastructure Engineer/Mainframe Optimization

Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$119,000.0 - $206,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Customer Information Control System (CICS) Data Sharing IBM DB2 IBM Parallel Sysplex IBM Mainframe Rexx (Programming Language) Tivoli Management Framework Mainframes Microsoft Office
+5 more
Microsoft PowerPoint IBM Resource Access Control Facility Z/OS Ibm Z/vm ZFS File System

Job description

  • Lead or participate in high level technical concepts spanning technology and business
  • Develop specifications for complex infrastructure systems, design and test solutions
  • Contribute to the testing of business, application and technical infrastructure requirements
  • Drive solutions to reduce recovery
  • Design complex system upgrades
  • Resolve troublesome trends as they develop
  • Develop a long-range plan designed to resolve problems and prevent them from recurring
  • Direct the daily risk and control flow of operations, focusing on policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure success
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Requirements

Wells Fargo is seeking a skilled, motivated team player who will be focused on Optimization of the Mainframe Platform, identifying any potential inefficiencies and opportunities for improvements, reducing operational costs. Must be able to collaborate across teams, troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, implement and validate / monitor updates., * 5+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

  • 4+ years of experience with the z/OS and z/VM Operating Systems
  • 4+ years of experience with large Mainframe environments
  • 4+ years of experience with IBM Mainframe Hardware (z15, z16, z17)

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with SMF reporting
  • Experience with RMF
  • Experience with SCRT reporting
  • Experience with OMVS, USS, ishell, ZFS
  • Experience with zERT
  • Experience with Chargeback processing
  • Experience with Coupling Facilties, Db2 Data Sharing, WLM
  • Experience with CICS, IMS
  • Experience with Netview & GDPS
  • Microsoft Office Suite Tools, such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
  • REXX programming experience
  • 2+ years of experience with RACF

Job Expectations:

  • Flexibility to address incidents as needed 24 hours a day
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled
  • Ability to work on call as assigned
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
  • This position does not provide Visa sponsorship

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits & conditions

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

13 Jul 2026

***** Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

About the company

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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