Software Engineer II - Mainframe

Location: Wilmington, DE, United States

Job Family: Software Engineering

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are a leading global financial services firm committed to innovation and excellence in banking technology. As a Software Engineer II - Mainframe in our Wilmington, DE office, you will join an agile team of engineers dedicated to building and maintaining robust, secure mainframe systems that power critical financial operations. This role is pivotal in delivering market-leading technology products that support everything from transaction processing to risk management, ensuring scalability and reliability in a highly regulated industry. You will contribute to modernizing legacy systems while upholding the highest standards of security and compliance, playing a key role in JP Morgan's digital transformation initiatives. In this position, you will design, develop, and deploy mainframe applications using technologies like COBOL, JCL, and CICS, focusing on secure and efficient solutions for high-volume financial data. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data analysts, and compliance experts, you will participate in agile sprints to iterate on features that enhance our banking platforms. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, optimizing performance for real-time transactions, and integrating mainframe environments with emerging cloud technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in financial services. We value engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about leveraging mainframe expertise to solve complex challenges in global finance. At JP Morgan Chase, you will have access to cutting-edge tools, ongoing training, and opportunities for career growth within one of the world's most respected financial institutions. If you are ready to make an impact on technology that safeguards and advances the financial well-being of millions, join us in Wilmington, DE, and help shape the future of banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with agile teams to design and develop secure, scalable mainframe applications for financial services
• Write, test, and maintain COBOL code for core banking systems handling transactions and data processing
• Implement and optimize JCL and CICS components to ensure high availability and performance
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for secure software delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production mainframe environments
• Integrate mainframe systems with modern cloud or hybrid architectures
• Support data migration and modernization initiatives for legacy financial platforms
• Document technical solutions and mentor junior engineers on mainframe technologies
• Ensure compliance with JP Morgan's security standards and financial regulations
• Contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 2-4 years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, and CICS
• Experience with agile methodologies and collaborative team environments
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices in financial systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment like banking
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM z/OS and DB2 databases
• Knowledge of financial services regulations such as GDPR or SOX
• Familiarity with DevOps tools for mainframe CI/CD pipelines
• Prior work in high-volume transaction processing systems
• Certification in mainframe development or related technologies

Required Skills

• COBOL programming
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• CICS transaction processing
• IBM z/OS mainframe operations
• DB2 database management
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Secure coding practices
• Problem-solving and debugging
• Version control with tools like Git or Endevor
• SQL for data querying
• Financial transaction processing
• Team collaboration and communication
• Attention to detail in regulated environments
• Adaptability to legacy and modern tech stacks
• Analytical thinking for system optimization

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs at JP Morgan locations
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid options where applicable

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.