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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Vantage WMA Software Engineer - **Company:** Aegon Asset Management - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Batch Processing, Business Software, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Design, Software Debugging, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), JSON, Nagios, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Presentation Programs, Runbook, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Api Design, Control M - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g1hw1w ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent education/experience. + Five years of experience in mainframe technologies - COBOL, JCL, Ezytrieve, Rexx and CICS. + Advanced proficiency and subject-matter expertise in wmA, Vantage-One, and Distribution Support System (DSS) administrative platforms. + Experience with Schedulers/SCM/Debug: Control-M, Endevor/Changeman, Xpeditor, Abend-Aid, File Manager, IDCAMS, ICETOOL/SORT. + Three years of experience and expertise in database design techniques and philosophies in DB2, VSAM and Oracle. + Familiarity with designing, implementing and maintaining REST/JSON APIs that front CICS programs/transactions via z/OS Connect EE. + Hands-on ITIL/ITSM experience (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge). + Experience in optimizing batch processing cycles to meet or exceed nightly, month-end, and quarter-end SLA commitments. + Advanced understanding of software development and research tools + Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus + Ability to work as part of a team and independently + Analytical and problem-solving skills + Technical communication skills + Problem-solving and technical communication skills + Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications + Experience working on legacy migration and transformation initiatives. + Development experience using Micro Focus Enterprise Developer or Visual COBOL IDE. + Familiarity with DB2 and VSAM performance optimization + Exposure to enterprise production environments, including batch processing, database-driven applications, and monitoring/alerting tools. + Experience contributing to root-cause analysis, runbooks, and operational improvements. + Familiarity with ITSM tools, monitoring platforms, and on-call support in a 24×7 production environment. + Technology or platform certifications. + Knowledge of insurance and annuity business concepts., + Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. ## Description Lead Vantage WMA Software Engineer mainframe and API-driven web technologies to build and support application solutions. Provides lead support for design and development to one or more application development teams, and leads a team of local or outsourced software engineers to build and support business application solutions., + Work collaboratively with other development staff, including contract and offshore Software Engineers, and business product owners. + Perform design and analysis for deliverables. Lead large team design sessions for system level architecture solutions. + Serve as a subject matter expert for a wide range of areas, applications, and technologies; mentor other team members in design/coding standards. + Lead analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions. + Lead development staff, including contract and off-shore developers. + Prepare presentations and lead development meetings. + Recommend solutions which take into consideration costs, business needs, and system impacts. + Develop, test, implement, and document mainframe-based solutions to address business requirements. + Participate on committees or projects to help define organization-wide standards, processes, and guidelines. + Learn and keep pace with the latest advances in the field and rapidly grasp new technologies to support the environment and contribute to project deliverables. ## Related Videos - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [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) - [JSON and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/968-json-and-beyond) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)