Senior Systems Programmer

Senior Systems Programmer

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Are you driven by technology and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future?

As a Senior Systems Programmer
, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing our mainframe systems, ensuring stability, security, and performance for critical business operations. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. People and development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

• Maintain and support our z/VSE operating system and subsystems (CICS, POWER, VTAM, etc.)
• Manage and support third‑party products (EPIC, BIM‑EDIT, FAQS/PCS, etc.)
• Troubleshoot system‑level issues and performance bottlenecks
• Support our Lifecomm policy administration system at the infrastructure level
• Write and maintain system utilities and exits in HLASM
• Handle system IPLs, patches, and upgrades
• Perform capacity planning and system tuning
• Collaborate with vendor support when needed
• Document systems and procedures
• Respond to compliance and security requests

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field
• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years supporting mainframe environments
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑resolution skills for complex system issues
• Advanced Assembler programming skills
• Expertise with z/VSE subsystems (CICS, POWER, VTAM)
• Attentive to detail and critical thinking

• Work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence
• Healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed
• Hybrid environment with flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative work spaces
• Competitive benefits: flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and more.

The typical hiring range for this position starts at  USD per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market‑based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

American Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas is part of iA Financial Group, a leading insurance and wealth management group in North America. Our headquarters is in Waco, TX. Founded in 1910, we offer innovative life insurance and annuity products to protect wealth and estate preservation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.