Senior Systems Programmer - Z/OS Mainframe

TEKsystems•Chandler, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This person will be responsible for designing, installing, programming, and maintaining complex system software. The role involves maintaining up-to-date knowledge about systems software supplied by the manufacturer, analyzing current system software, proposed modifications, and new software for impact on installation problems, standards, and procedures. The individual will implement new systems software and modifications without adverse effect on current production and testing and with minimal impact on systems under development. Additionally, they will establish standards for development, maintenance, and use of software, identify requirements for customized software and directing the acquisition or development of appropriate packages, and create and follow procedures to ensure that software within the environment remains up to date and secure. The role also includes evaluating software performance and initiating actions for improvements, advising other teams regarding the resources required for projects during planning, and planning and conducting training courses for junior staff members, as well as staff from other teams as needed.

Requirements

Z/OS Systems Engineering
Data Storage
Performance Tuning
Database Administration
z/OS
ibm z/os operating systems
zSeries
CICS
DB2
Linux
Four-year degree and at least eight years IS Experience including four years in Systems Programming.
OR Two-year technical degree and at least ten years IS experience including four years in Systems Programming.
OR Equivalent combination of education and experience including four years in Systems Programming.
Thorough knowledge of the design, programming, installation, and maintenance of computer software, training techniques, and the establishment of software standards.
Experience with zSeries software including z/OS, CICS, and DB2.
Ability to plan and use time wisely.
Ability to communicate, solve problems, and write clear instructions.

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge about systems software supplied by the manufacturer.
Analyze current system software; proposed modifications; and new software for impact on installation problems, standards, and procedures.
Implement new systems software and modifications without adverse effect on current production and testing and with minimal impact on systems under development.
Establish standards for development, maintenance, and use of software.
Identify requirements for customized software and directing the acquisition or development of appropriate packages.
Create and follow procedures to ensure that software within the environment remains up to date and secure.
Evaluate performance of software and initiate actions for improvements.
Advise other teams regarding the resources required for projects during planning.
Plan and conduct training courses for junior staff members, as well as staff from other teams as needed.