z/OS System Programmer

Job responsibilities

• Applies deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies focused on analyzing complex data and systems, anticipating issues, and finding ways to mitigate risk

• Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes

• Be responsible for infrastructure engineering in accordance with business requirements

• Drives results and implements multiple complex programs

• Drives thought leadership within the product line

• Executes work according to compliance standards, risk and security, and business objectives

• Considers upstream/downstream system or technical implications and advises on mitigation actions

• Advises junior engineers and technologists

• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

 Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience 

• Experience using SMP/E to install and maintain IBM and Independent Software vendor products.

• Strong Mainframe Systems Programming including a deep understanding of z/OS Concepts, JCL, JES, SDSF, VSAM, Catalog management, SMP/E, USS, Parallel Sysplex, IBM system utilities and some of the IBM/Broadcom CA/ BMC Compuware software artifacts. 

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communication

• Understanding or have experience with agile and lean philosophies 

• Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals

• Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages: REXX, Unix Scripting, zOSMF Workflows, Python etc.