Key skills
IBM mainframe environmentMainframe administrationSoftware engineeringMainframe maintenanceMainframe upgradesMainframe patchesMainframe configurationMainframe tuningUnix partitioningCOBOLVSAMBAL assemblerOS/JCLCICSTSOMVSSCLM source controlJavaObject-oriented designDesign patternsEclipse IDEIntelliJ IDEVisual Studio IDESoftware configuration managementBuild automationGitJenkinsMavenAntRelational databasesOraclePostgresMySQLMSSQLHealth information systemsHealthcare claims processingClinical classification methodologiesAgile ScrumAIAgenticGitHubSource ControlAgileScrumCollaboration
About this role
Solventum is a new healthcare company focused on creating innovative solutions to improve lives and support healthcare professionals. As a Senior Mainframe Engineer, you will be responsible for managing mainframe environments, developing applications, and ensuring optimal performance of software components.
Responsibilities:
- Support the installation, configuration, management, and ongoing operation of software components across staging and production mainframe environments, including user support for loading regression files and testing components
- Lead and manage relationships with mainframe vendors related to upgrades, maintenance windows, and downtime, while supporting government-related work that requires timely, deliberate, and detail-oriented delivery
- Develop, maintain, and support CICS and batch caller applications for software components, including troubleshooting and debugging issues in collaboration with downstream teams and clients
- Perform performance testing and tuning of components to optimize processing speed and memory usage in alignment with company and client requirements
- Design, program, own, and support Java applications using industry-standard software engineering practices and collaborate with technical writers to create and maintain install manuals and user guides for mainframe-based software components
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university AND Six (6) years of Experience in software development
- OR
- High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and Ten (10) years in the years of experience in software development in lieu of the bachelor's degree education requirement
- Experience supporting and working within IBM's mainframe environment
- Five (5) years of mainframe administration experience
- Ten (10) years of software engineering experience on the mainframe
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution, with five (5) years of professional experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
- Experience maintaining mainframes, including installs, upgrades, patches, configuration, tuning, and mainframe/Unix partitioning
- Experience with mainframe technologies including COBOL/VSAM, BAL (assembler), OS/JCL, CICS, TSO, MVS, SCLM source control; ability to program, run jobs, and debug COBOL, Java, runtime errors, and complications
- Working knowledge of Java (OSGI bundle), object-oriented design and design patterns, and proficiency using IDEs such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, or Visual Studio for debugging, code completion, searching, and performance metrics
- Proficiency with software configuration management and build automation (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Maven, Ant), familiarity with GitHub Copilot or other agentic AI tools, and working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, MSSQL)
- Experience with health information systems; familiarity with healthcare claims processing software and/or clinical classification methodologies preferred; familiarity with Agile Scrum, ability to take initiative, work in a team environment, and communicate clearly and effectively with customers