Lead Mainframe Developer

BMC Software, Inc.
New York, NY, United States
17 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$132,975.0 - $221,625.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) CLIST Code Generation Software Quality Code Review IBM DB2 Software Debugging Github Job Control Language (JCL) IBM Mainframe Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)
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Job Entry Subsystem 2/3 Mainframes Software Engineering Virtual Storage Access Methods Extensible Markup Language (XML) Z/OS Tso/ispf Macros Code Restructuring Bmc Software Software Version Control

Job description

In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing BMC’s core mainframe Db2 product, BMC AMI Copy for Db2 /BMC AMI Recover for Db2. These are mature, mission-critical solutions deeply embedded in customers’ z/OS and Db2 environments. You will be a Lead Developer across projects and teams, acting as a subject matter expert on C, C++, Assembler, JES2, z/OS internals, Db2 internals, Assembler Macros, ISPF Panels, CLIST and XML, JCL - including mentoring and providing technical guidance to team members., * Lead and successfully design, develop, test, maintain and deliver Db2 Products, product lines and solutions using C, C++, HLASM etc.

  • Design, Code and fix bugs of very complex Db2 Product solutions.
  • Produce a range of high-quality design options, reflecting a wide breadth of technical knowledge and insight. Conduct code and design reviews.
  • Evaluate changes introduced by IBM Db2, assess product impact, Maintain current knowledge of Db2 technologies, mainframe environments, industry trends, and related software technologies.
  • Work directly with global clients on complex product issues/escalations.
  • Mentor/provide technical guidance to the development team., BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience with z/OS Environment (including structure and logic), working in Db2 internal, z/OS Internals.
  • 10+ years of experience in IBM coding and development, including extensive development experience using C, C++ programming languages. (system-side development - not only applications development), Good handle on HLASM, CLIST, JCL.
  • Strong experience working with JES2. Experience with IBM Mainframe environment (TSO/ISPF, JCL, Db2, VSAM etc.).
  • Dump reading analysis is critical using IPCS, XDC etc.
  • Experience in developing working code utilizing low-level operating system functions to accomplish a desired task.
  • Experience creating functional designs/specifications from business requirements.
  • In-depth experience in troubleshooting complex problems at application and systems levels.
  • Self-starter with ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

Nice to have skills, which can make you stand apart in the crowd you can develop the following skills while in BMC:

  • Adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), leveraging tools such as Cursor.ai to improve productivity, code quality, design efficiency, and development velocity.
  • Utilize Cursor.ai to accelerate software design, code generation, unit test creation, debugging, refactoring, code reviews, and technical documentation activities.
  • Knowledge of Source code management tools like BMC Code pipeline, GitHub
  • IBM z/OSMF workflows
  • SMP/e knowledge is a plus.
  • DUMP Reading
  • Knowledge of Mainframe Db2 & z/OS System Administration and Mainframe Db2 Product support knowledge

Benefits & conditions

The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of BMC’s employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at /near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $132,975 - $221,625 It is the policy of BMC Software to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, religion, gender, transgender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status as a parent, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran, genetic information or other factors prohibited by law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

About the company

BMC empowers nearly 80% of the Forbes Global 100 to accelerate business value, faster than humanly possible. Our industry-leading portfolio unlocks human and machine potential to drive business growth, innovation, and sustainable success. BMC does this in a simple and optimized way by connecting people, systems, and data that power the world’s largest organizations so they can seize a competitive advantage., BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

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