Mainframe Systems Programmer Specialist
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
• The z/VSE Mainframe Systems Programmer will provide support for on-going project that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new z/VSE operating systems and other 'system' software.
• They are self-starters and provide mentoring for day-to-day activities while maintaining on-going projects that may include installation, maintenance, testing, debugging, procedural documentation for their areas of expertise.
• Research and evaluation of new software and hardware products, assisting team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution.
• Monitoring and tuning of systems software.
• They require in-depth knowledge of z/VSE components such as POWER with knowledge on setup/configuration.
• Detailed knowledge of support products such as FAQS, Condor, CA DYNAM, Velocity z/VPS, VTAM, TCP/IP, PRSM, EPIC DASD and TAPE management, VTS, security, monitoring systems, experience of running z/VSE in both LPAR and under z/VM, etc.
• Experience installing IDMS and CICS is also desired.
• Provide thought leadership within the Global Technical Systems Business Unit.
• Provides Technical support for hardware and software solutions.
• Possess communication skills to participate in client/team/Business unit meetings as well as providing documentation for client operational meetings.
• Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding.
• Keep abreast of changes in the standards, technologies or methodologies.
• Update weekly SW dashboards/scorecards.
• Provide risk assessment and risk management.
• Review assignments for accuracy and quality where applicable.
• Facilitate and coordinate of software releases/upgrades or large projects.
• Collaborate with other departments, teams, and clients.
• Adhere to completion of personnel, departmental, and company goals.
• Upgrade/maintain multiple z/VSE operating systems across diverse environments.
• Upgrade/maintain additional third-party products.
• z/VSE tuning for capacity and throughput.
• On-call 24 x 7 rotation for z/VSE support.
Requirements
• Minimum of 10 year experience
• Fluent in VSE JCL and ability to advise application teams on JCL issues
• Installation and administration knowledge of ISV and IBM z/VSE software
• Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of application environments including RPG, COBOL, Assembler, and REXX
• Experience with IBM Z hardware and general networking concepts
• Working knowledge of using z/VM including CP and CMS
• They are self-starters and provide mentoring for day-to-day activities while maintaining on-going projects that may include installation, maintenance, testing, debugging, procedural documentation for their areas of expertise.
• Research and evaluation of new software and hardware products, assisting team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution.
• Monitoring and tuning of systems software.
• They require in-depth knowledge of z/VSE components such as POWER with knowledge on setup/configuration.
• Detailed knowledge of support products such as FAQS, Condor, CA DYNAM, Velocity z/VPS, VTAM, TCP/IP, PRSM, EPIC DASD and TAPE management, VTS, security, monitoring systems, experience of running z/VSE in both LPAR and under z/VM, etc.
• Experience installing IDMS and CICS is also desired.
• Provide thought leadership within the Global Technical Systems Business Unit.
• Provides Technical support for hardware and software solutions.
• Possess communication skills to participate in client/team/Business unit meetings as well as providing documentation for client operational meetings.
• Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding.
• Keep abreast of changes in the standards, technologies or methodologies.
• Update weekly SW dashboards/scorecards.
• Provide risk assessment and risk management.
• Review assignments for accuracy and quality where applicable.
• Facilitate and coordinate of software releases/upgrades or large projects.
• Collaborate with other departments, teams, and clients.
• Adhere to completion of personnel, departmental, and company goals.
• Upgrade/maintain multiple z/VSE operating systems across diverse environments.
• Upgrade/maintain additional third-party products.
• z/VSE tuning for capacity and throughput.
• On-call 24 x 7 rotation for z/VSE support.
Requirements
• Minimum of 10 year experience
• Fluent in VSE JCL and ability to advise application teams on JCL issues
• Installation and administration knowledge of ISV and IBM z/VSE software
• Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of application environments including RPG, COBOL, Assembler, and REXX
• Experience with IBM Z hardware and general networking concepts
• Working knowledge of using z/VM including CP and CMS