Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - ISV
About The Position
The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for on-going projects that require the installation, upgrade, testing, configuration, and implementation of all ISV software. Responsibilities also include monitoring and on call support for the software, research and evaluation of new software, assisting team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, and other z/OS supporting systems software. Note: This is not an Applications Programming position.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience within a mainframe environment within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge and understanding of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E.
- Strong knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
- Strong knowledge of Unix System Services (USS)
- Strong knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management and security
- Ability to work well as a team member.
- Stress resistant in case of Major Incident- and/or emergency situations.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Customer Service skills at management level
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills
- Must be self-motivated.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Initiative and good learning abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer
- Ability to perform moderately complex ISV installations
- Knowledgeable in z/OS security.
- Knowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions.
- Understand z/OS services structure, Parallel Sysplex, Catalog management.
Responsibilities
- Participate in On-call Schedule.
- Incident / Problem resolution
- Incident, change and problem handling.
- Configuration and customization.
- Setup of parameters.
- Communication with vendors.
- Participation/contribution to technical projects.
- Support in solving problems and implementing changes.
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
