Staff Software Engineer

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer: Developing and enhancing Zowe CLI, Zowe Explorer, and other Zowe client applications with an accent on technical leadership and hands-on development. Focus on improving the mainframe development experience and delivering scalable solutions.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Melville, NY, USA

Salary: $108,000 - $172,800

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Drive the technical direction and architectural evolution of Zowe CLI, Zowe Explorer and other Zowe client applications.
• Serve as a technical expert and mentor for other engineers, guiding implementation, code reviews, and design discussions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain features for Zowe CLI and Zowe Explorer using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Implement command-line interfaces, REST API interactions, and seamless integration points with z/OS services.
• Actively participate in the Zowe community as a contributor, committer, or maintainer, representing hirify.global's interests.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of experience in Mainframe software development or a related field.
• Experience in several programming languages and frameworks, specifically, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C/C++ and Node.js-based applications.
• Experience developing on Linux / Unix systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining VS Code extensions using the VS Code Extension API.
• Deep understanding of Command Line Interface (CLI) development best practices.
• Strong proficiency with version control systems (Git) and modern software development lifecycle practices, including Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with Zowe CLI and Zowe Explorer development, customization, or advanced usage.
• Experience or strong foundational knowledge of mainframe z/OS concepts, including MVS, JES, TSO/ISPF, and z/OSMF REST APIs.
• Familiarity with other Zowe components (API Mediation Layer, Zowe Desktop, Zowe System Management Facility).
• Experience with other relevant modern web frameworks and tools (e.g., Electron, OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Prior experience contributing to or maintaining large-scale open-source software projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.