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Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer- COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, DB2

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
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at Fidelity Investments

Asset Management

Posted 9 days ago

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Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer: - Aligns business incidents with Fidelity’s Recordkeeping system - Supports production & non-production environments, debugs application abends - Requires 5+ years in mainframe development & support, with strong COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, DB2, VSAM, MVS skills - Proven experience in financial systems & incident resolution - Collaborates cross-functionally, drives self-direction & addresses business deadlines.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Not specified
Country
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Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

The position is for a Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer responsible for addressing business incidents and aligning them with the Fidelity Recordkeeping system. This role offers a strong blend of business and technology engagement, requiring a deep understanding of the Defined Contribution domain while collaborating closely with business partners.

The engineer will support both production and non-production environments, including researching and resolving application abends and managing infrastructure-related changes for Fidelity Recordkeeping applications. These applications are critical to daily operations and require a high level of reliability and responsiveness.

The role operates within Fidelitys mainframe environment and requires proficiency in core mainframe technologies, including COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, DB2, VSAM, MVS, Endeavor, ISPF, TSO, EASYTRIEVE, CICS, Control-M, and standard IBM utilities.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 5+ years of experience in mainframe development, enhancement, and support

  • Proven production support experience within financial systems (required)

  • Strong experience developing and maintaining applications in an MVS mainframe environment

  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Hands-on experience with COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, EASYTRIEVE, DB2, VSAM, MVS, Endeavor, ISPF, TSO, CICS, Control-M, and standard IBM utilities

  • Experience in coding, testing, and implementing COBOL and Assembler 370 solutions

  • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex processes through independent research

  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage priorities and work efficiently to meet business deadlines

  • Experience triaging and resolving production incidents

  • Familiarity with COBOL/DB2 code reviews

  • Experience with debugging tools (Intertest preferred)

  • Working knowledge of Mainframe MQ and Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines is a plus

  • Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience required

The Team

The Fidelity Record Keeping Support teams key role is the stability and availability of the Fidelity Record Keeping application to internal business and WI participants. The team has in-depth knowledge of Defined Contribution business who work with the client relationship managers and product teams to address incidents reported by participants and plan sponsors along with supporting the batch cycles and the online environments. We aim to provide outstanding support to all of our customers and help them adapt to the ever-changing technology landscape and ensure accurate data processing.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Apply

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Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer- COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, DB2

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: Not specified

Fidelity Investments logo
Asset Management

9 days ago

No clicks

at Fidelity Investments

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer: - Aligns business incidents with Fidelity’s Recordkeeping system - Supports production & non-production environments, debugs application abends - Requires 5+ years in mainframe development & support, with strong COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, DB2, VSAM, MVS skills - Proven experience in financial systems & incident resolution - Collaborates cross-functionally, drives self-direction & addresses business deadlines.

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

The position is for a Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer responsible for addressing business incidents and aligning them with the Fidelity Recordkeeping system. This role offers a strong blend of business and technology engagement, requiring a deep understanding of the Defined Contribution domain while collaborating closely with business partners.

The engineer will support both production and non-production environments, including researching and resolving application abends and managing infrastructure-related changes for Fidelity Recordkeeping applications. These applications are critical to daily operations and require a high level of reliability and responsiveness.

The role operates within Fidelitys mainframe environment and requires proficiency in core mainframe technologies, including COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, DB2, VSAM, MVS, Endeavor, ISPF, TSO, EASYTRIEVE, CICS, Control-M, and standard IBM utilities.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 5+ years of experience in mainframe development, enhancement, and support

  • Proven production support experience within financial systems (required)

  • Strong experience developing and maintaining applications in an MVS mainframe environment

  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Hands-on experience with COBOL, Assembler 370, JCL, EASYTRIEVE, DB2, VSAM, MVS, Endeavor, ISPF, TSO, CICS, Control-M, and standard IBM utilities

  • Experience in coding, testing, and implementing COBOL and Assembler 370 solutions

  • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex processes through independent research

  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage priorities and work efficiently to meet business deadlines

  • Experience triaging and resolving production incidents

  • Familiarity with COBOL/DB2 code reviews

  • Experience with debugging tools (Intertest preferred)

  • Working knowledge of Mainframe MQ and Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines is a plus

  • Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience required

The Team

The Fidelity Record Keeping Support teams key role is the stability and availability of the Fidelity Record Keeping application to internal business and WI participants. The team has in-depth knowledge of Defined Contribution business who work with the client relationship managers and product teams to address incidents reported by participants and plan sponsors along with supporting the batch cycles and the online environments. We aim to provide outstanding support to all of our customers and help them adapt to the ever-changing technology landscape and ensure accurate data processing.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Apply

All fields are required.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

AI Guidelines

Learn about our guidelines for use of AI when applying for a Fidelity job

Return to job search