Navy Federal Credit Union

Compensation

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The Principal Mainframe Engineer role is responsible for end‑to‑end technical leadership of enterprise mainframe systems, spanning research, architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing lifecycle management. This position establishes technical direction and engineering standards for the IBM mainframe environment, serving as a subject-matter authority for complex platform decisions that impact system reliability, performance, security, and scalability. The Principal Engineer provides expert guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, leads resolution of the most complex technical challenges, and partners with architecture and infrastructure stakeholders to align mainframe strategy with enterprise objectives. This role requires deep expertise in evolving mainframe & industry technologies to proactively drive adoption of industry best practices, tooling, and modernization approaches within Navy Federal’s mainframe environment.  This position is eligible for the TalentQuest employee referral program. If an employee referred you for this job, please apply using the system-generated link that was sent to you. Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion. * FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025 * Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs * Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT * Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces * 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care * Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America * Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers * Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025 * Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers * Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads * Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers * 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence  * Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025  * 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award   From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status. Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page [https://fa-etbx-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/nfcu/pages/employee-benefits] of the Navy Federal Career Site. Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process. Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.