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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Mainframe z/OS Db2 SRE - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Data Manipulation Languages, IBM DB2, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Z/OS, System Availability, IT Architecture, Togaf, Information Technology, Cloud Integration - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6FCA2686C7EA4FC291615565E45B8B2E/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 Db2 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. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with cloud integration, DevOps, zLinux, OpenShift and automation in mainframe environments. (RedHat Ansible for IBM Z Collections, Ansible, Python) * 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 consider new workloads and provide required mainframe performance tuning of z/OS Db2 subsystems and z/OS Db2 databases. * Assist in developing self-service on-demand automation for DDL and DML requests. * Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and modernization of mainframe platforms, including CI/CD pipelines to deploy database changes. * 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 z/OS Db2 subsystems and database by constantly reviewing relevant SMF & RMF performance telemetry data and appropriate application traces with application stakeholders and suggesting SQL statement improvements and physical database design changes. * Participate in ITSM processes such as Release/Change approvals, Incident/Problem resolution. * Proven experience resolving z/OS Db2 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) - [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) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland) - [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) - [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) - [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)