Entry-level Mainframe Systems Programmer - Mainframe Academy

We are looking for potential participants for our MFA Entry Mainframe Systems Programmer open positions within our 2025 Mainframe Academy Fast Track Apprenticeship Program and are excited to invite driven and self-motivated candidates to apply!  

The successful candidates for this role will first go through 6-7 months of training via our Mainframe Fast Track Apprenticeship program, where the candidate will complete several hours of online courses, training lab exercises, and individual training with a tech mentor to obtain the necessary hands-on experience, gain exposure to various mainframe components, and reinforce key fundamentals. The Mainframe Apprenticeship training also introduces various mainframe disciplines: Technical Services Support (TSS), Storage, Scheduling, Automation, Database/CICS, Hardware, Network, and Operating System and third-party software (ISV/zOS), as well as business soft skills training. 

After initial training is successfully completed, the associate will then be advanced into one of our mainframe discipline team within our Mainframe Global Optimize Business Unit, which supports all Ensono-managed services clients with mainframe services. Once placed on a mainframe team, the associate will continue to grow their mainframe skills while contributing to client deliverables.   

We want all new associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.  

Required Qualifications  

This position is a full-time, remote (Poland only) entry-level job role. 

• Desired candidates will have 2+ years of professional mainframe work environment experience. 
• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word) or MAC equivalent products 

• Possess the drive and self-motivation to learn something new. 

• Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner in both verbal and written form. 

• Decision making skills: Know when to ask for guidance/help or when to escalate an issue. 

• Proactive attitude. 

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills. 

• Exercise professional integrity by seeking work during downtime, respect company-required work hours and time off, and document time honestly in designated-time tracking tools. 

• Dependable. 

• Ability to manage stress levels in a highly dynamic environment. 

• Ability to actively participate within a team and collaborate with others effectively.  

• Ability to take constructive criticism or receive corrective instructions with a mature temperament. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Preferred to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems or a STEM-related area of study. Related associate degrees and professional certificates will also be considered.  

• Mainframe work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.  

• Be curious, have a thirst for knowledge and learning new things --- ask questions and offer thoughtful solutions. 

• Comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions. 

• Capture verbal instructions and document the process steps in written form. 

• Interact with teammates via various means of communication (face-to-face meetings, phone, email, instant messenger, conference calls)  in a virtual environment. 

• Demonstrate organization and time management skills by acknowledging and attending meetings, deciphering and responding to important emails in a timely manner, completing assignments on time (by due date or earlier) or escalating to manager immediately if obstacles are identified. 

• Be able to utilize troubleshooting skills in an effective and conclusive manner to analyze an issue, suggest a solution, and provide the necessary teamwork and research to implement the best solution. 

• Be able to adapt and efficiently manage priorities in the ever-changing, fast-paced world of IT. 

• Experience creating meeting invitations and sending emails via Outlook. 

What you can look forward to doing: 

• Ensono’s Fast Track Apprenticeship introduces various mainframe disciplines: Technical Services Support (TSS), Storage, Scheduling, Automation, Databases, Transaction Processing (CICS), Hardware, Network, Operating System and third-party software (ISV-z/OS), business soft skills, and leadership skills. 

• Apprentices will complete online coursework that is assigned to them through Ensono’s online learning tool. They will also work in test environments to complete labs and exercises to obtain necessary hands-on experience and gain exposure to various mainframe components. 

• Working as a team, apprentices will engage in a wide array of learning activities, including weekly challenges consisting of fun games that encourage team building and reinforce key knowledge elements. 

• Weekly sessions with SME mentors.  

Why Ensono? 

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place where you can do it. 

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. 

What we offer 

 We will give you a place to strive and grow, where you will have the opportunity to work on interesting, yet challenging projects. Applying your thinking to build a better world founded on intelligent technologies. We are a people-first business, which means people are at the heart of everything we do here. We offer our consultants a safe environment where knowledge sharing, and open communication is encouraged. Whether at one of the internal monthly events, such as Lunch & Learns, Tech Time, and internal competency meet-ups, or at one of our community groups, such as football, gaming, yoga, or well-being; we have strived to build a business where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued. 

Benefits   

We believe that great work deserves great rewards. In return for your ideas, commitment and ambition, we’ll give you a very competitive base salary and a range of benefits as soon as you join.  On top of your highly competitive base salary, we offer: 

• Flexible and remote work opportunities 
• Training and development programs 
• Worldwide career opportunities 
• Community outreach and mentoring opportunities 
• Learning platforms 
• My Benefit system 
• Wellness Platform support from Virgin Pulse 
• Associate equity program 
• Life insurance 
• Lunch card 
• Study leave 
• One paid day off for charity events 
• Sabbatical  
• Extended parental leave  
• Co-financing of office equipment 
• Referral bonus program