Lead zOS Systems Programmer - Remote

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.Need Help?If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).Regular or Temporary:RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)Work Shift:1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:Our Mainframe Engineering team is seeking a Lead z/OS Systems Programmer to serve as the technical leader for the z/OS team. This hands-on role will direct complex engineering work, lead critical upgrades and incident resolution, establish standards, and ensure the availability, security, resilience, and long-term health of the mainframe platform. The position will mentor engineers at all levels and represent z/OS Engineering in cross-team and leadership discussions.*Please note that for this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFollowing is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.1. Works to achieve operational targets with major impact on the infrastructure engineering department or job area results and contributes to the development of goals for area of responsibility.2. Designs, builds, manages, and implements enterprise infrastructure technology platforms and systems across cloud, network, database, storage, platform, computing, or middleware domains.3. Develops and applies automation, monitoring, and optimization techniques to ensure high availability and performance of infrastructure.4. Manages large infrastructure projects and programs aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.5. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners to integrate new technologies and continuously improve infrastructure standards and processes.6. Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues impacting infrastructure performance and reliability.7. Ensures compliance with technology strategies, standards, and governance to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory adherence.8. Reviews infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures to support operational consistency and knowledge sharing.9. Provides strong technical guidance, training, and direction to infrastructure teams and lower-level technical professionals.10. Demonstrates innovative influence with stakeholders in supporting business objectives and technical strategic objectives.QualificationsRequired QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.2. Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in infrastructure engineering.3. Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including cloud, network, database, storage, platform, computing, and middleware.Preferred Qualifications1. Extensive enterprise z/OS systems programming experience.2. Advanced expertise in z/OS, SMP/E, IPLs, LPARs, HMCs, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facilities, and GDPS.3. Strong knowledge of performance, automation, security, high availability, and disaster recovery.4. Expert-level diagnostic and production problem-resolution skills.5. Experience leading complex initiatives, major incidents, and vendor escalations.6. Proven ability to set technical direction and develop engineers at all experience levels.7. Strong technical and executive communication skills.8. Financial services experience preferred.General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.EEO is the LawE-VerifyIER Right to WorkJob SummaryJob number: R0121008Profession: Technology