Mainframe Software Engineering Team Lead

Job Description:

Mainframe Software Engineering
Remote, USAbout DXC

DXC helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Our more than 125,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver transformative technologies to ensure the success, safety and well-being of businesses and people around the world. By combining strengths and expertise globally, we create solutions and deliver greater outcomes for customers across their entire IT estate. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at dxc.com.

About the Team / Offering – Consulting & Engineering Services

Our global team of consulting, engineering, and technology experts partners with the world’s most innovative companies to help them thrive in an AI-powered world. With a strong foundation of values, deep industry expertise, and an extensive partner network, our people are trusted by clients to lead transformative change.

About the Role

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a team of mainframe software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical software solutions. This role is responsible for analyzing user requirements and overseeing the design, build, and testing of software applications that satisfy those requirements, while providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to team members.

Beyond direct engineering leadership, this role also carries broader ERP system ownership responsibilities, ensuring system stability, security, and compliance, while leading ERP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements from planning through go-live. The individual will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across IT, Finance, HR, and Operations to align ERP functionality with business goals, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement.

This is a remote, US-based position supporting an ITAR-compliant client account. As such, candidates must be able to provide proof of US citizenship and meet specific security and work authorization requirements outlined below.

Essential Job Functions

• Support and guide a team of mainframe software engineers in developing software products and solutions, including code reviews and technical support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure successful delivery of software projects
• Mentor and coach team members, supporting their professional growth through regular feedback and career development planning
• Contribute to software engineering strategy through participation in strategic discussions and technology assessments
• Manage project tasks and assignments, prioritizing and planning work to meet project goals
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues as they arise
• Lead ERP customer requests—including new implementations, upgrades, and enhancements—from planning through go-live
• Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability through monitoring and incident/problem management
• Manage system security, access controls, and compliance with standards such as SOX, GxP, and GDPR
• Analyze business needs and align ERP functionality with organizational goals, championing automation and standardization
• Provide technical and functional support, troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and maintain system documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role in software engineering
• Proficiency in one or more software languages and development methodologies
• Strong programming and debugging skills
• Some prior experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a leadership role
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• COBOL programming required
• IMS experience required

Other Qualifications

• Deep understanding of ERP software (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and business processes
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills
• Must be ITAR-compliant and able to provide proof of US citizenship
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship
• Must reside in the continental United States (Puerto Rico is not exempt for this account)
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• May require the ability to obtain a security clearance

Why DXC? / Life at DXC

DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We inspire and take care of our people. We work to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship. DXC is where brilliant people seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $73,400 - $136,300.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program.  DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

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