Systems Programmer III

The zOS Mainframe Services team is responsible for the administration, stability, and security of our organization’s IBM z/OS mainframe environment. As a critical component of the company’s technology infrastructure, the team supports high-volume, mission-critical business applications and data processing systems that enable core business operations.

Our team manages the full lifecycle of the z/OS platform, including system programming, operating system maintenance, performance optimization, disaster recovery, automation, and security compliance. We partner closely with application development, database, storage, networking, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable, and highly available services.

Each team member plays a vital role, owning specific technological components that are essential to zOS operations. This clear sense of responsibility fosters collaboration and mutual respect, with strong relationships and high levels of trust across the team. Everyone is empowered to contribute, and the team thrives on open communication, shared goals, and a genuine commitment to helping one another succeed., Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software. Performs work under minimal supervision. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

What You’ll Do:

• Research and analyze complex systems software problems and issues to implement workable solutions or escalate as appropriate.
• Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.
• Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
• Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
• Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.

• Bachelor’s in a job-related field

Degree Equivalency:

• Associate’s degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 6 years of required work experience (see “required work experience”).

OR

• 8 total years required work experience.

Required Work Experience:

• 4 Years IT experience including varied programming experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.

Required Software and Other Tools:

• Standard office equipment.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Experience with z/OS system programming, installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Knowledge of IBM mainframe technologies including z/OS, JES2/JES3, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, RACF, and Sysplex environments.
• Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical enterprise systems with 24x7 operational requirements.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing, and recovery procedures.
• Proficient in the use of JCL and working with various vendor utility programs.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting highly resilient IBM Z environments, disaster recovery solutions, and business continuity capabilities.

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!