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Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Automation
Ensono INC · 🇺🇸 Remote - United States · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Ensono INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Solution Delivery Architect” (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) in IL: $120k–$135k, median $128k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Ensono INC
The US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Position Summary As a senior member of the Mainframe Automation team, this position provides technical leadership in accelerating the design, development, and performance of automation solutions; integrating capabilities across platforms such as Envision X, AIR, and Sidekick; and guiding the architecture of Automation Point, OPS/MVS, and z/OSMF environments. The role partners across teams to translate complex business and operational needs into scalable, resilient solutions that advance automation strategy and improve client outcomes. Key Areas of Focus for this Role · Leverage deep systems expertise and project leadership to architect and deliver scalable automation across multiple platforms. · Engineer and guide solutions that align tool capabilities with complex business requirements to deliver a superior client experience. · Lead the identification and design of solutions that reduce or eliminate manual intervention, enabling teams to focus on higher-value problem management by automating corrective actions in response to defined alert types. · Lead the delivery of high-quality solutions using agile development methodologies, setting technical direction and promoting effective engineering practices. · Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of existing tools, identify systemic gaps and improvement opportunities, and drive enhancements that enable proactive detection before issues become availability-impacting incidents. What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications · BS Degree in computer science or related field and 10 years’ development experience is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Passionate about creating a world-class client experience and building quality solutions via technology. · Motivated by solving complex problems, identifying opportunities consistently improve the performance of tools with automation. · Passion and aptitude to learn, curious, sees every challenge as an opportunity. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, convey information at an appropriate level to the intended audience, and build trusted relationships. · Brings curiosity, keen technical insight, passion for learning that will be instrumental in assessing, analyzing, and uncovering new and better ways to deliver solutions. Other Qualifications · Software development and Programming - Writing and documenting code · Programming languages: REXX, Assembler · Code hosting platforms for version control and source code management such as Github · Software Development Issue tracking and Agile project management Tools such as Jira or Bugzilla (Scrum and Kanban Boards) · Mainframe Operating systems and their sub-components - z/OS, MVS · Software packaging and distribution · IT Service Management (ITSM) - Approach to delivering IT services · IT operations management (ITOM) - Software that handles the tools, environment, and processes for operating such services · ITIL Framework - Describes the life cycle of service in detail · DevOPS and Agile methodology principles and practices 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 you can