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# Manager Software Engineering

- **Company:** DXC Technology
- **Location:** Charleston, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Runbook, Software Engineering, Mainframe Programming, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/63577DC40417433291BEF7E948D05A93/job/

## About the Role

* 20 to 25 years of overall IT experience, including 15+ years of deep expertise in WMA/Vantage products and Life Insurance systems.
 * Strong technical proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and related Mainframe technologies.
 * Life Insurance domain experience is strongly preferred.

Other Qualifications

 * Expertise in Vantage/WMA product architecture and functionality.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and production support skills.
 * Experience leading large-scale enhancement, modernization, and support initiatives in Mainframe environments.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities., If you are an individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or a wounded warrior and you are unable or limited in your ability to access or use this site as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us via email (gss-hr-er@dxc.com) .

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Technical Lead with deep expertise in WMA/Vantage products and Life Insurance systems to provide advanced production support and technical leadership for mission-critical applications. This role is central to ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of core insurance platforms that support critical business operations.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical authority, driving incident resolution, performance optimization, and application enhancements across complex Mainframe environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Mainframe applications, analyzing business and technical requirements, and coordinating deployments and releases with minimal disruption to the business.

Beyond hands-on technical work, this role carries significant leadership responsibility-mentoring development and support teams, leading code reviews and technical walkthroughs, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful project and production outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Mainframe professional to apply deep domain and technical expertise to high-impact, large-scale initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

 * Provide advanced production support and troubleshooting for mission-critical Mainframe applications and environments.
 * Lead technical support, incident resolution, and performance optimization for Mainframe-based applications.
 * Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain complex Mainframe applications while adhering to established coding and quality standards.
 * Analyze business and technical requirements and implement enhancements for complex application modules.
 * Support and coordinate application deployments, releases, and production installations while ensuring minimal business impact.
 * Analyze batch and online processing workflows and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and operational documentation.
 * Conduct and participate in technical reviews, code reviews, and walkthrough sessions to ensure solution quality and best practices.
 * Plan, manage, and execute development activities in accordance with defined methodologies, processes, and governance standards.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and support organizations to drive successful project and production outcomes.
 * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development and support teams.