Software Engineer (Mainframe)
UniGroup
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Location: Hybrid – Fenton, Missouri
Schedule: Hybrid (on-site for special events or as business needs arise)
Position Overview
The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and supports UniGroup’s core business applications running in a mainframe environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and enhancing systems that support order processing, billing, and transportation operations across the organization.
The Software Engineer collaborates closely with other engineers, analysts, and business partners to support daily operations, ensure system stability, and contribute to efforts that reduce reliance on legacy platforms over time. This is a hands-on role well-suited for someone who enjoys working in established systems while supporting modernization through testing, documentation, and technical partnership.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and support software applications within a mainframe environment
- Write, maintain, and debug COBOL programs supporting core business systems
- Support CI/CS environments and applications using DB2 as the primary database
- Utilize JCL and TSO to manage batch processing, job execution, and system operations
- Use mainframe utilities such as QMF and SCLM to support development, testing, and source control
- Partner with senior engineers to test, validate, and support work related to mainframe modernization efforts
- Support production systems, including troubleshooting issues related to order, billing, and transportation systems
- Participate in code reviews and testing efforts to ensure accuracy, performance, and system reliability
- Maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Assist in workload balancing by supporting and testing work completed by other engineers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 2–3 years of experience in software development or application support within a mainframe environment
- Hands-on experience with COBOL development and maintenance
- Working knowledge of DB2, JCL, and TSO
- Experience supporting production systems in a CI/CS environment
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, test, and validate changes in legacy systems
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Preferred
- Exposure to mainframe modernization or migration initiatives
- Familiarity with mainframe utilities such as QMF and SCLM
Benefits
UniGroup offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees and their families, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
- UniGroup is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future.
We foster diversity, in part, by imposing a strict policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by the law.
We value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and separated service members bring to our workforce. While serving our country you have gained skills such as leadership, flexibility, and agility, which will help to make you successful here. We are dedicated to supporting military families and ensuring that we provide a welcoming environment for our country’s heroes. We hope you consider joining the UniGroup family.
UniGroup is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UniGroup will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@unigroup.com.
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About UniGroup
UniGroup is a cooperative committed to delivering industry-leading transportation solutions for its customers and members. Focused on a premier customer experience with an emphasis on quality and innovation, UniGroup is the nation’s largest household goods relocation organization, with a portfolio of world-class brands including United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, UniGroup Logistics and UniGroup Worldwide.