Mainframe Senior Developer

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
100K-169K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Install, maintain, upgrade, and support z/OS system software; develop and debug COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler programs; work with DB2, JCL, CICS, and IBM utilities; modernize legacy mainframe systems; follow SDLC/Agile; monitor performance and communicate status to stakeholders.
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About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.  

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Northern Trust is looking for a consultant for the role of Mainframe Senior Developer to join its existing Project team located in Chicago.

Job Description AND Principal Responsibilities

The Mainframe Senior Developer is responsible for installing, maintaining, upgrading, and supporting various system software products for TNT's z/OS operating system environment. They require skills including, but not limited to DB2 database and tools, COBOL and PL/1 programming, JCL, and Strong Assembly level Programming skills along with CICS expertise.

The resource should be able to confidently:

· Communicate status to, and work in conjunction with client stakeholders, project managers, team

members, and management.

. Work on Primitive CICS Systems and re-create them in lower environment.

. Work on Assembler and PL/1 Programs to modify, test and De-bug Efficiently.

. Provide solutions to modernize existing primitive architecture based on mainframe systems.

· Ensure solutions provide system stability by following best practices and TNT change control and

support methodologies

. work to arrive at multiple design features and brainstorm with the team/SME’s.

· Analyze, evaluate, troubleshoot, test, document, and implement system software upgrades and new

software packages per client specifications

· Support Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile Framework

· Ensure peak software/system performance by monitoring software usage and implementing

suggested changes

· Adapt to changing roles and dynamic priorities

· Work with people of different personalities and backgrounds

· Prioritize work independently

Modernization Experience

Education/Experience:

15+ years of experience required in the following areas:

- IBM mainframe experience

- JCL

- DB2

o Strong SQL Skills

o Experience in developing Stored Procedures – both Cobol and Native

- Strong Assembler Programming/De-bugging skill.

- Cobol Programming Language

- PL/1 Programming Language

- CICS

-Handson Github/IDz Experience

- Good knowledge and hands-on experience on IBM utilities, FileAid, QMF, SPUFI

- Knowledge of DFSORT, Version control tool

- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

- Independently makes sound and timely, fact-based decisions.

- - Microsoft Visio.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field preferred

Nice to Have:

- Experience in Control-M Scheduling

- Data Analysis tools and skills

- Preferred Financial Services/Banking experience.

Salary Range:

$99,600 - 169,200 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us: 

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 

Reasonable accommodation

  

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

 
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Skills Required

  • 15+ years of experience
  • IBM mainframe experience (z/OS)
  • JCL
  • DB2 (Strong SQL skills)
  • Experience developing Stored Procedures (COBOL and Native)
  • Strong Assembler programming and debugging skills
  • COBOL programming language
  • PL/I programming language
  • CICS
  • Hands-on GitHub and IBM IDz (IDz) experience
  • Hands-on experience with IBM utilities, FileAid, QMF, SPUFI
  • Knowledge of DFSORT and version control tools
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to make sound, timely, fact-based decisions independently
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field
  • Experience in Control-M scheduling
  • Data analysis tools and skills
  • Financial services/banking experience

Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.

  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
24,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.

Why Work With Us

At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.

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