Mainframe Systems Programmer – CICS​/MQ

Company : enGen Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This position is a member of the Mainframe Systems Support team and will primarily be accountable for ensuring a highly available mainframe system. This results-oriented job requires a solid understanding of mainframe sub-subsystems in a large scale parallel sysplex IBM zEnterprise environment.

• Install, upgrade, and manage CICS/MQ environments in all test and production LPARs.
• Monitor the health of the CICS/MQ environments and help troubleshoot issues to determine root cause.
• Support the IBM Z Mainframe z/OS environment using SMP/E, ISPF/SDSF.
• USS, JES2, JCL, and IBM/third-party utilities.
• Provide stable and secure mainframe sub-system support.
• Maintain the sysplexed environment for CICS/MQ.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises.
• Install and maintain third party software products related to CICS/MQ.
• Build alerting and automation scripts.
• Use performance reports/metrics to identify process/availability improvement opportunities.
• Research and assess new technology for potential deployment.
• Conduct troubleshooting and problem analysis.
• Conduct change inspections; determine associated risks and readiness for implementation.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule that would include infrastructure releases and on-call rotation.

• 3 years of experience in one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
• 3 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration experience.
• 3 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting.

• mainframe systems programmer with a focus on one or more of the following: z/OS concepts and utilities, RACF, TSO, Plex Configurations, JES2, SMP/e, JCL, Assembler, REXX programming.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• Track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large-scale technical solutions.
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  A team player who can work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Can demonstrate an approach to product installation and problem diagnostics.
• Understand the concepts behind backup and recovery.
• Can navigate through vender portals for maintenance updates and problem resolution.
• Can work with customer and co workers for root cause issues.
• Demonstrate capability to drive innovation with efficiency and deliver improved solutions for the customer.
• Understands the core responsibilities of a mainframe systems programmer.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.

• Required:
  
  None
• Preferred:
  None

• None

• 0% - 25%

• Position Type:
  Office- or Remote-based
• Teaches / trains others…