Software Engineer - Mainframe

Unum Group • Columbia, SC • 19h ago

Job Posting End Date: February 12

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company - not just insurers.

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

Unum is changing, and we're excited about what's next. Join us.

General Summary:

The Mainframe Software Engineer is responsible for delivering medium to large-scale mainframe development work. This role is primarily focused on Grow and Change initiatives, supporting enhancements, new development, and system changes across Colonial mainframe Operations & Engineering (O&E) applications.

The engineer partners closely with Grow teams, business stakeholders, and downstream consumers to design, build, and implement reliable mainframe solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality, scalability, and controlled production transitions.

Job Specs:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent relevant experience

4+ years of hands-on experience in a mainframe development environment

Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, and VSAM

Experience supporting both batch and online mainframe applications

Hands-on experience using BMC/Topaz Workbench for development and debugging

Experience using Xpediter for testing and troubleshooting mainframe applications

Familiarity with source control and change management tools (e.g., Endevor, Changeman)

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Ability to analyze complex systems, data flows, and dependencies across multiple applications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement mainframe solutions in support of Grow and Change initiatives, including new development and complex enhancements

Develop and maintain COBOL programs, JCL, DB2, IMS, and VSAM structures across batch and online environments

Analyze business and technical requirements to determine appropriate design approaches and implementation strategies

Collaborate with Grow teams, architects, and business partners to deliver solutions that meet functional and performance expectations

Perform unit testing and support integrated testing efforts to ensure solution quality and production readiness

Participate in controlled production releases, including 30-day warranty support periods following implementation

Provide limited production support during warranty periods, including issue analysis and defect resolution

Use ServiceNow to support incident tracking, escalation, and triage when issues arise

Leverage BMC/Topaz and Xpediter to debug, test, and troubleshoot application behavior

Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing to support long-term system maintainability

Adapt to varying levels of modernization work depending on the nature of the request, including APIs or service-based integrations

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$73,300.00-$150,500.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

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