Entry Level Mainframe Systems Engineer

About the Role

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.

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum).
• This role offers global impact, engagement with cutting-edge technology, a collaborative Agile environment, and career growth with continuous training.

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.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Systems Engineer Skills:
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Cloud computing and Virtualization
• Networking and Security
• OS and Database Platforms
• Programming / scripting / automation tools
• Comprehensive training will be provided on specific tools, technologies, and processes.

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