Mainframe Software Engineer

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At Regions, the Software Engineer oversees application development, modification, and maintenance of applications. This position monitors system applications, ensures systems run smoothly, and creates reports and other documentation outlining findings/solutions. This position sits within Regions' Technology department.

• Oversees development and installation of new hardware and software
• Provides advice and recommendations to management on processes and techniques required for improved work operations
• Installs and configures systems and other software
• Tests installed software for malfunction detection
• Identifies and resolves business systems issues
• Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operation systems
• Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems
• Develops and implements strategies to improve systems
• Monitors and tests system performance
• Oversees the training of junior engineers to improve job skills and work efficiency
• Maintains full ownership of a process typically
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
• May act as a procedural expert

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Seven (7) years of experience

• Ability to collaborate with programmers, developers, and other technology professionals to achieve a common objective
• Ability to conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
• Ability to develop and implement technology solutions to resolve technical challenges
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of software testing techniques, code optimization and software debugging
• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong executional capabilities
• Thorough understanding of software structures, hardware, computing systems and how to integrate them

• Core Mainframe Expertise
  • Strong experience with IBM z/OS environment
  • Advanced programming in COBOL, JCL, and REXX
  • Hands‑on experience with CICS (Customer Information Control System)
• Database & Data Management
  • Proficiency in DB2 for z/OS (SQL development, performance tuning)
  • Experience with VSAM datasets and file handling
  • Understanding of data integrity, reconciliation, and high-volume batch processing
• Batch & Online Processing
  • Designing and supporting batch jobs and scheduling tools (e.g., Control‑M, CA‑7)
  • Experience building and maintaining high‑throughput transactional systems
• System Integration
  • Experience integrating mainframe systems with distributed platforms / APIs / middleware
  • Familiarity with MQ Series (IBM MQ) or similar messaging systems
  • Exposure to RESTful services or mainframe API…