Mainframe Systems Programmer-VSE

Mainframe Systems Programmer-VSE

Requirements

• 5- 10 years experience
• Fluent in VSE JCL and ability to advise application teams on JCL issues
• Installation and administration knowledge of ISV and IBM z/VSE software
• Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of application environments including RPG, COBOL, Assembler, and REXX
• Experience with IBM Z hardware and general networking concepts
• Working knowledge of using z/VM including CP and CMS

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership within the Global Technical Systems Business Unit
• Provides Technical support for hardware and software solutions
• Possess communication skills to participate in client/team/Business unit meetings as well as providing documentation for client operational meetings
• Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
• Keep abreast of changes in the standards, technologies or methodologies
• Update weekly SW dashboards/scorecards
• Provide risk assessment and risk management
• Review assignments for accuracy and quality where applicable
• Facilitate and coordinate of software releases/upgrades or large projects
• Collaborate with other departments, teams, and clients
• Adhere to completion of personnel, departmental, and company goals
• Upgrade/maintain multiple z/VSE operating systems across diverse environments
• Upgrade/maintain additional third-party products
• z/VSE tuning for capacity and throughput
• On-call 24 x 7 rotation for z/VSE support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or multiple IT silos
• Track record of z/VSE Support