Mainframes Developer

SDH Systems LLC

Dallas, United States

3 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

CLIST Job Control Language (JCL) Rexx (Programming Language) Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) Mainframes Performance Tuning Proprietary Software Broadcom System Programming Z/OS Data Storage Management

Job description

This position is for a Mainframes Developer who will be responsible for performing standard system programming activities, configuration, installation, and maintenance using SMP/E, as well as advanced system management tasks in the mainframe environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in IBM and Broadcom software products, z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools., * Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.

Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
Support storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
Collaborate with Mainframe System Programmers across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
Assist team members in problem-solving, making innovative improvements, and decision-making.
Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment.
Work with application support teams and internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Requirements

12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades.
Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).
ISPF/TSO and other basic.
Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
Designing project plan (upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve project completion.