Mainframe Applications Engineer - Elmhurst, United States - McMaster-Carr

    McMaster-Carr
    McMaster-Carr Elmhurst, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Mainframe Applications Engineers at McMaster-Carr build technologies that create an enjoyable experience for customers and coworkers. They demonstrate interest in the Mainframe technology and value the opportunity to expand their knowledge and contribute across a variety of initiatives and technologies. McMaster-Carr employees experience an intentionally inclusive and equitable work environment that champions diversity of identity, perspective, and background.

    Culture of Development

    Mainframe Applications Engineers experience a culture of development through collaborative learning, mentorship and the ability to explore new topics. Interest in developing project leadership skills and mentoring others is welcome. We're committed to a culture that builds careers around learning, and provides many opportunities to learn different technologies, work on interesting projects, and build relationships with teammates.

    • Structured onboarding program
    • Ongoing professional development through tech conferences and workshops
    • Learn Before Lunch seminars and Town Halls
    • 1-1 and group mentoring opportunities
    • Employee Resource Groups like Women in Tech, Mi Gente, Black Employees and Pride Alliance

    Imagine What You Could Build at McMaster-Carr

    McMaster-Carr is a digital-first company offering more than half a million products used to keep businesses in motion. High-quality publications, product design, and technology bring over 300,000 customers to our website each day to innovate and solve problems.

    Joining McMaster-Carr is an opportunity to take on projects like:

    • Building state of the art automation systems fueled by back-end integrations with 3rd party industry leaders to seamlessly scale distribution center operations.
    • Enhancing operational excellence in distribution centers with custom software and algorithms that right-size work for distribution center capacity or select a box size.
    • Preparing our systems to open new distribution facilities.

    What You'll Be Doing

    As a Mainframe Applications Engineer you will:

    • Use software to automate call center and distribution center activities to make work safer and more efficient.
    • Write code to connect modern web applications to Mainframe systems to bring value to customers.
    • Leverage data to support product development and marketing decisions.
    • Build technical knowledge through learning groups, book clubs, and one-on-one mentoring.

    Are you Set Up For Success?

    McMaster-Carr encourages you to apply and share your unique experience even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications below. We look forward to your application.

    • At least 3 years of work experience
    • Experience with z/OS, writing clean, thoughtful code using COBOL, JCL, DB2, or CICS.
    • Demonstrated success using COBOL. Knowledge in C# or any object oriented programming is a plus.
    • Familiarity with technology that integrates open systems with z/OS such as CICS web services and DB2 connect.
    • The ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment with agile practices.
    • Curiosity and a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences.
    • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
    • An interest in developing skills to lead projects and mentor other engineers is a plus.

    Our Tech Stack

    We implement the technology that best solves our business challenges, including COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL, .Net, C#, React, Python, Kotlin, Swift, MongoDB, SQL Server, and others.

    Be Rewarded

    The starting pay range for this role is $145,000 – $170,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for Cash Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (DPS) contributions. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary signing bonus and/or relocation assistance.

    We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:

    • Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses, and dependents
    • 100% tuition reimbursement for employees
    • First-time home buyer assistance
    • College assistance for your dependents
    • Paid time off to cover vacation and personal time

    To Apply:

    For more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit:

    EOE/M/F/VET/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity