Entry Level Mainframe Systems Engineer

Job Description

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Work Arrangement:  

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum. 

The Team:

At General Motors, our Mainframe Ecosystem team is expanding and looking for talented individuals to join our Software Development and Platform Engineering groups. These teams play a vital role in GM’s ongoing Mainframe Transformation, delivering horizontal shared services that enable modern software and systems engineering practices.

Our applications run on a modern Parallel Sysplex, supporting advanced tools, products, and modernization initiatives

• Global Impact: Work on projects that span the globe, touching every aspect of our business and technology units.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Be part of a team driving the transformation of GM’s mainframe ecosystem with future AI projects on the horizon.
• Collaborative Environment: Thrive in a supportive, Agile workplace that values innovation and teamwork.
• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects and receive continuous training to develop your skills.

What You’ll Do:

As a Systems Engineer at GM, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a global organization that values innovation. You’ll help modernize our worldwide technology platform while gaining hands-on experience with impactful, real-world projects. You will be joining a highly collaborative, increasingly Agile environment and take on a key role in shaping the future of the GM Mainframe ecosystem. This position is ideal for someone with strong systems engineering fundamentals, a positive attitude, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow.

We’re seeking creative thinkers who are passionate about technology and excited to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with global teams, communicating effectively with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Design and build innovative solutions that address real-world challenges while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Break projects into actionable tasks, estimate timelines accurately, and deliver incremental value.
• Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and develop quick prototypes to validate solutions.
• Keep your team updated through regular progress communication.
• Drive innovation by championing modern engineering practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated delivery pipelines.

Technical Skills – [Comprehensive Training Provided]

Experience in some (or all) of the following areas. Please note full training will be provided on specific tools, technologies, and processes.

Systems Engineer Skills:

• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Cloud computing and Virtualization
• Networking and Security
• OS and Database Platforms
• Programming / scripting / automation tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• A proactive mindset with a drive to deliver results and improve processes
• The ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships
• A strong technical aptitude and a desire to learn new tools, technologies, and practices
• Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Able to work full time, 40 hours a week

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience in one or more of the following technical skillsets:

• z/OS v2.5 / v3.1
• IMS / DB2
• IBM Mainframe Product Set

What you’ll get from us (Benefits):

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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