IBM z/OS Mainframe

XFORIA Inc
Oaks, PA
17 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

Note:Looking for only w2 candidates

Job Description:From the manager: “I’m looking for more of a heavy IBM z/OS systems and 3rd party products installer. SEI does very little with Cobol in their shop and no DB2. They use SAG’s ADABAS/Natural for the database needs and primarily CA-Broadcom tools and utilities. Candidates must be willing to work a hybrid model for onsite support in Oaks, PA.”

z/OS systems programmer will be part of a team that manages and supports IBM Systems Z hardware and software; provides primary support for mainframe related issues; manages lifecycle of IBM zOS environment, including 3rd party software, and provides support for various SEI business and technology units. You will work in a 24/7 highly available, on-call, large-scale z/OS Mainframe environment. Participation in after-hours support rotation is required.

What you will do:• Work collaboratively with Service and Developmental teams to build and support production processes.• Work with various internal teams around software releases, new products and ongoing testing.• Manage mainframe backup and recovery processes.• Participate in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, testing and execution.• Provide detailed root cause analysis, workarounds and/or permanent solutions for recurring issues.• Provide support for all stages of customer implementations and/or related projects.• Maintain mainframe architecture and strategies to ensure performance, availability, integrity of SEI systems.• Monitor and improve system performance and capacity utilization to provide availability and achieve customer SLAs.• Apply and support IBM software maintenance, Service Desk solutions and applications• Apply and support software maintenance of 3rd party software packages, primarily Broadcom

What we need from you:• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience in the Information Systems field.• A minimum of 8 years of experience in IBM Mainframe technologies, CICS, MQ, SMP/E and general IBM mainframe systems programming, financial services a plus.• A minimum of 8 years of experience maintaining 3rd party software packages on IBM mainframes including Broadcom-CA.• Project management experience, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.• Customer service and client management experience.• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate problems

What we would like from you:• Ability to manage multiple priorities and organize time effectively with a sense of urgency.• Requires little oversight in day-to-day functions.• An interest in process improvement, knowledge sharing and documentation.• Communication skills with various groups across technology teams.• Ability to be flexible to help achieve all team project goals.• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.
  • ID: #49268079
  • State: Pennsylvania Oaks 19456 Oaks USA
  • City: Oaks
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-02-17
  • Deadline: 2023-04-17
  • Category: Et cetera