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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Infrastructure Engineer/Mainframe Optimization - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $206,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, Microsoft PowerPoint, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Z/OS, Ibm Z/vm, ZFS File System - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CCF421689451464D8410B98573C63F7B/job/ ## About the Role 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. ## 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 ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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