Architect Mainframe Systems Programmer (ibm Z16) - Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

About AutoZone:

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil.

Each store carries an extensive line of cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories.

We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com, and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.

Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark.

on July 4, 1979, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry.

We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community.

At AutoZone you're not just doing a job; you're playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented, customer-focused people, enjoy helping others, and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast-paced environment!

Position Summary

As a Mainframe Architect, you will play a critical role in the engineering, modernization, stability, security, and performance of our IBM Z16 enterprise computing platform.

You will design, implement, and support scalable mainframe infrastructure solutions utilizing z/OS, Db2, CICS, MQ, RACF, TCP/IP, z/OS Connect, and related technologies to support mission-critical Retail, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Financial systems.

You will be expected to lead strategic platform initiatives, drive modernization efforts, mentor Systems Programmers and Engineers, stay ahead of technology trends, and leverage modern AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms to improve engineering productivity, operational efficiency, and delivery quality.

Current strategic initiatives include z/OS modernization, API enablement, DevOps transformation, automation, capacity optimization, and hybrid-cloud integration.

Responsibilities

IBM z16 & z/OS Optimization



* Lead the architecture, installation, configuration, maintenance, and modernization of IBM Z16 enterprise platform.


* Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available z/OS infrastructure solutions supporting critical business applications and services.


* Plan and execute operating system, middleware, and subsystem upgrades including z/OS, Db2, CICS, RACF, and z/OS Connect.


* Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance through workload management, capacity planning, RMF/SMF analysis, and specialty processor utilization (zIIP, GCP).


* Design and implement automation soluti...