Mainframe Systems Programmer

Job Description

• Responsible for the analysis, development, modification, installation, testing, and maintenance of mainframe operating systems software. • Possess a strong understanding of mainframe systems programming and control languages. • Writing code, testing code for bugs, and working with other developers to ensure all components of the mainframe function properly. • Modifies and/or debugs vendor-supplied utilities and packages. • Modify, install and prepares technical documentation for system software applications. • Diagnoses and debugs software problems and performs problem resolution. • Monitors systems capacity and performance, plans and is responsible for execution of disaster recovery procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years of experience in mainframe technical support • Working Knowledge Of: - Z/OS Operation - JES2 Operation and Internals - Z/OS Security (ACF2) - Z/OS Networking (VTAM, TCPIP) - Z/OS Scheduling, Automation (CA-7) - SMP/E Software - WorkLoad Manager - JCL - GRS - SYSPLEX - VSAM - TSO - 3rd Party Software (Broadcom including CA products, BMC products, etc.) - Catalog Maintenance - Storage Management - HFS/zFS File Systems - SMF - CICS - MQ - DB2 • Programming Skills: - System Exit Development and Support - Utility And Toolkit Skills - Assembler - REXX - ACS Routines • Soft Skills Required: Effective Communication Skills (Written and Oral), Adaptability, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Time Management, Customer Focused, Detail Oriented, Team Player

Benefits

• High quality customer service and meet SLA expectations • Involvement in upgrade of operating systems to new release • Involvement in upgrade of third-party software products to new releases • Contribute to research and development projects as required • Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert