Tech Lead, Software Development Engineering

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Job Title

Tech Lead, Software Development Engineering

What does a successful Mainframe Modernization Engineer do at Fiserv?

We are looking for a Mainframe Modernization Engineer to drive the transformation of legacy IBM mainframe development and operations into a standardized, modern, and AI Driven delivery model. Standardizing on VS Code + Zowe Explorer with AI assistance and integrating Endevor, DB2, JES, Control‑M, FileMaster, CA‑View and SonarQube to enable in‑IDE debugging and CI quality gates is needed from Mainframe Modernization Engineer.

What You Will Do

Modernize mainframe development by standardizing on VS Code with Zowe ExplorerIntegrate core mainframe systems into a unified development and delivery workflow, including: Endevor, DB2, JES, Control‑M, FileMaster, CA‑ViewEnable in‑IDE development, debugging, job monitoring, and operational visibilityDesign and implement CI/CD pipelines with built‑in quality gates using SonarQubeImprove code quality, delivery speed, and release predictability across the SDLCCapture production telemetry across batch jobs, scheduling, and databasesImplement predictive monitoring to:Identify potential SLA breaches before they occurDetect anomalies earlyCorrelate root causes across jobs, schedules, and data layersReduce incident impact through automated runbooks and integration with incident‑management systemsDrive measurable improvements in MTTD, MTTR, SLA compliance, and operational stabilityReduce development and operational costs by:Optimizing the developer work environmentEnabling junior developers to deliver faster using standard frameworks and automationDocument modernization patterns, operational processes, and best practicesPartner with development, QA, and operations teams in an Agile SDLC model

What You Will Need To Have

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.9–11 years of Strong experience with IBM mainframe systemsHands‑on expertise in COBOL, JCL, and SQLSolid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Experience working with mainframe tools such as Endevor, DB2, JES, Control‑M, FileMaster, and CA‑ViewExperience with Git and CI systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and basic pipeline authoring.Working knowledge of Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts (pods, services).Comfortable working in an Agile environment with strong communication skills.Production support experience, including job monitoring, incident response, and root‑cause analysisStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skillsAbility to work effectively across development, QA, and operations teams

What Would Be Great To Have

Experience modernizing large‑scale legacy mainframe environmentsExposure to cloud or hybrid modernization initiativesExperience reducing dependency on senior specialists through automation and standardizationBackground in financial services or large enterprise environmentsUnderstanding of security scanning, SCA and automated compliance checks.

AI-enabled Skills

Experience or strong exposure to applying AI for analysis such as Anomaly detection, SLA risk prediction, Root‑cause correlation.Ability to use AI‑assisted tools to improve productivity while ensuring accuracy and controlUnderstanding of how AI can reduce reactive monitoring and operational toilFamiliarity with developer AI assistants (GitHub Copilot or equivalent) to speed routine scripting and documentation while verifying outputs before use.Use AI tools to generate pipeline templates and draft runbook content responsibly.

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