Automation systems programmer

Ensono
Chicago, IL

Sr. Mainframe Automation Systems ProgrammerRemote - United StatesJR012294

Position Summary

As part of Mainframe Automation, this position will be part of a team focused on accelerating the design and performance of our development of automation, integration into platforms (Envision X, AIR, Sidekick), and architectural design of multiple platforms: Automation Point, OPS/MVS, and zOSMF.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

  • Utilize system knowledge and project management skills to design automation for different platforms

  • Engineering solutions to bridge tool capabilities with business requirements for a superior client experience

  • Identify and design solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for human intervention, enabling our teams to focus on problem management tasks by automating corrective steps in response to specific alert types.

  • Deliver solutions using agile development methodology

  • Assess and analyze the performance of the existing tools to identify gaps and opportunities to ensure proactive detection of issues before they become availability-impacting incidents.

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

  • BS Degree in computer science or related field and 10 years' development experience is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Passionate about creating a world-class client experience and building quality solutions via technology.

  • Motivated by solving complex problems, identifying opportunities consistently improve the performance of tools with automation.

  • Passion and aptitude to learn, curious, sees every challenge as an opportunity.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, convey information at an appropriate level to the intended audience, and build trusted relationships.

  • Brings curiosity, keen technical insight, passion for learning that will be instrumental in assessing, analyzing, and uncovering new and better ways to deliver solutions.

Other Qualifications

  • Software development and Programming - Writing and documenting code

  • Programming languages: REXX, Assembler

  • Code hosting platforms for version control and source code management such as Github

  • Software Development Issue tracking and Agile project management Tools such as Jira or Bugzilla (Scrum and Kanban Boards)

  • Mainframe Operating systems and their sub-components - z/OS, MVS

  • Software packaging and distribution

  • IT Service Management (ITSM) - Approach to delivering IT services

  • IT operations management (ITOM) - Software that handles the tools, environment, and processes for operating such services

  • ITIL Framework - Describes the life cycle of service in detail

  • DevOPS and Agile methodology principles and practices

WhyEnsono ( ?

Ensono is a place to make better happen - for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Unlimited Paid Days Off

  • Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • 401k with company match

  • Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts

  • Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave

  • Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding

  • Enhanced fertility coverage

  • Wellness program

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP's pay transparency policy can be found onOFCCP's website (%20English\ formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected] .

JR012294

Posted 2025-10-06

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