At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.
Role Overview:
Could you be our next Sr IT Programmer Analyst Mainframe? Globe Life is looking for a Sr IT Programmer Analyst Mainframe to join the team!
In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle development, deployment, and ongoing support of mainframe-based applications that serve the operational and strategic needs of a life and accident insurance company. You will apply expert-level proficiency in mainframe technologies to design, build, and maintain complex systems supporting critical business functions such as policy administration, claims processing, and underwriting. This role also serves as a subject matter expert and mentor, collaborating with business clients, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
This is a remote / work-from-home position.
What You Will Do:
- Coordinate with business clients and IT personnel to analyze system requests, develop technical specifications, and deliver solutions for new development projects and maintenance of existing mainframe-based applications.
- Design, code, test, and implement program changes — independently or collaboratively — ensuring solutions meet business requirements and adhere to established quality standards.
- Conduct thorough problem analysis of technical system and application issues, document findings, and propose resolution alternatives to minimize business disruption.
- Prepare and execute unit and integration test plans for program changes, partnering with clients and IT personnel to validate outcomes.
- Adhere to SDLC standards, including the preparation of project-related documentation as directed by the Project Manager.
- Serve as Project Lead for smaller or less complex projects, coordinating tasks, timelines, and communications across team members.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
- Prepare user and operational documentation for all programming work performed.
- Serve as a mentor to less experienced programmer/analysts and act as a go-to resource for complex technical questions.
- Provide on-call production support as needed to ensure system availability and business continuity.
What You Can Bring:
- 8+ years of experience in system development and support for mainframe-based applications.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Mastery of mainframe development tools including COBOL, Easytrieve, CICS, VSAM, JCL, and zOS. Expert working knowledge of zOS utilities such as SyncSort, IDCAMS, CECI, CEDF, and FTP, as well as third-party toolsets.
- Strong working knowledge of SDLC methodologies including Waterfall and Agile.
- Proven ability to partner with business clients to develop system solutions aligned to business needs.
- Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a team environment.
- Reliable attendance with the ability to work full time.
- Assembler knowledge is a plus.
- Experience with client/server technology and working with .TXT, .XLS files and SQL is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio) is preferred.
- Insurance industry experience in life, health, and annuity is a plus.
Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:
Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
How Globe Life Will Support You:
Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:
Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.
Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in system development and support for mainframe-based applications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience accepted
- Expert proficiency with COBOL, Easytrieve, CICS, VSAM, JCL, and z/OS
- Expert working knowledge of z/OS utilities including SyncSort, IDCAMS, CECI, CEDF, FTP, and third-party toolsets
- Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile
- Ability to partner with business clients to develop solutions aligned with business needs
- Strong technical, analytical, communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills
- Reliable attendance and ability to work full time
- Assembler knowledge
- Experience with client/server technology, TXT and XLS files, and SQL
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Visio
- Life, health, and annuity insurance industry experience
Globe Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company‑matched 401(k) and a pension plan for eligible employees, bolstering long‑term financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave up to six weeks at 100% pay and paid parental leave up to four weeks are explicitly advertised for eligible employees.
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Healthcare Strength — The package lists medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability, with HSA/FSA options and wellness resources also available.
Globe Life Insights
What We Do
Globe Life is a national insurance company that helps protect the financial futures of working families. Serving millions of policyholders, Globe Life provides life and supplemental health insurance products designed to help customers prepare for the unexpected and protect what matters most. For more than a century, Globe Life has built its business around providing financial protection and delivering on its commitments to customers. Today, people across the organization bring together expertise in areas including insurance operations, customer care, technology, actuarial, finance, and other professional functions to serve policyholders and support the business. Globe Life reaches customers through multiple distribution channels, including independent insurance agents affiliated with its agency divisions. Across the organization, the work is connected by a common purpose: helping provide families with financial protection and support when they need it most.
Why Work With Us
Globe Life combines long-term stability with opportunities to build a meaningful career. Employees can grow through professional development, internal mobility, mentoring, and leadership programs, with benefits that support their future, including a company-matched 401(k) and pension plan for eligible employees.
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