Senior Application Performance Analyst - Remote
About The Position
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of application performance experience with proficiency in application tuning on large, multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments
- Knowledge of z/OS, Strobe, & monitoring systems (e.g. Omegamon)
- Knowledge and proficiency in the use of TSO, ISPF, JCL, and ability to modify job streams for batch
- Working understanding of USS (Unix), CICS, Liberty, DB2, and SQL
Nice To Haves
- Experience with High Performance Compute (HPC)
- Experience with OpenShift
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with Bash
Responsibilities
- Perform deep dive performance forensics using Strobe, DB2 Visualizer, and exception reporting to isolate code level drivers of degradation
- Ability to use SQL statements and DB2 processing to improve CPU usage and run time
- Deliver technical code in COBOL, Java, Python, Go, JCL, & REXX
- Must be comfortable with performing application code review for tuning recommendations
- Daily review of exception report metrics to address anomalies as they occur
- Provide routine awareness of technical solutions and education among the APM team
- Assist in war room hosting for issues that arise impacting application support
- Engage in technology proof of concept and proof of technology support
- Provide mentorship to less experienced application performance technical team
- Deliver 7x24x365 technical support for application improvements
- Leverage AI tools daily to enhance analysis efficiency, streamline support activities, and improve overall productivity
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
