Entry Mainframe Systems Programmer

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things!  We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.

Honesty - Reliability - Curiosity - Collaboration - Passion

About the role and what you'll be doing: 

We are looking for potential participants for our MFA Entry Mainframe Systems Programmer open positions within our 2025 Mainframe Academy Fast Track Apprenticeship Program and are excited to invite driven and self-motivated candidates to apply!

The successful candidates for this role will first go through 4-6 months of training via our Mainframe Apprenticeship program, where the candidate will complete several hours of online courses, training lab exercises, and individual training with a tech mentor to obtain the necessary hands-on experience, gain exposure to various mainframe components, and reinforce key fundamentals. The mainframe apprenticeship training also introduces various mainframe disciplines: Technical Services Support (TSS), Database/CICS, and Operating System and third-party software (ISV/zOS), basic automation principles, and business soft skills training.

After initial training is successfully completed, the associate will then be advanced into one of our mainframe discipline teams within our Mainframe Global Operations (GOPS) Business Unit, which supports all Ensono-managed services clients with mainframe services. Once placed on a mainframe team, the associate will continue to grow their mainframe systems programmer or DBA skills while contributing to client deliverables.

Currently, we have team placements available in the following areas: DB2, CICS, Operating System and third-party software (ISV/zOS), Solution Delivery Architecture, and Technical Services Support (TSS). TSS team members have rotating shifts (12-hrs) with scheduled days on/off. 

This position is a full-time, remote (US only) job role.

• Support (TSS), Databases, Transaction Processing (CICS), Operating System and third-party software (ISV-z/OS), business soft skills, and leadership skills.
• Apprentices will complete online coursework that is assigned to them through Ensono’s online learning tool. They will also work in test environments to complete labs and exercises to obtain necessary hands-on experience and gain exposure to various mainframe components.
• Working as a team, apprentices will engage in a wide array of learning activities, including weekly challenges consisting of fun games that encourage team building and reinforce key knowledge elements.
• Weekly sessions with SME mentors.  

We want all new associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional mainframe work environment experience in a specific mainframe discipline OR 5+ years of experience as a mainframe operator or systems administrator.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word) or MAC equivalent products
• Possess the drive and self-motivation to learn something new.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
• Decision making skills: Know when to ask for guidance/help or when to escalate an issue.
• Proactive attitude.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Comfortable with acting promptly in response to situations that demand immediate attention.
• Exercise professional integrity by seeking work during downtime, respect company-required work hours and time off, and document time honestly in designated-time tracking tools.
• Dependable.
• Stable Internet connection.
• Ability to manage stress levels in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to actively participate within a team and collaborate with others effectively.
• Ability to take constructive criticism or receive corrective instructions with a mature temperament.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, bachelor degree, or commensurate experience. Related professional certificates will also be considered. 
  • Mainframe work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.  
• Be curious, have a thirst for knowledge and learning new things --- ask questions and offer thoughtful solutions.
• Comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capture verbal instructions and document the process steps in written form.
• Interact with teammates via various means of communication (face-to-face meetings, phone, email, instant messenger, conference calls) in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrate organization and time management skills by acknowledging and attending meetings, deciphering and responding to important emails in a timely manner, completing assignments on time (by due date or earlier) or escalating to manager immediately if obstacles are identified.
• Be able to utilize troubleshooting skills in an effective and conclusive manner to analyze an issue, suggest a solution, and provide the necessary teamwork and research to implement the best solution.
• Be able to adapt and efficiently manage priorities in the ever-changing, fast-paced world of IT.
• Experience creating meeting invitations and sending emails via Outlook.

Why Ensono?

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  
• 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 for this role is $60,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. 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 on OFCCP’s website.  

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.