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Senior Systems Programmer

Blue Hill Data Service
Pearl River, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2025 CLOSED ON 1/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Programmer position at Blue Hill Data Service?

SUMMARY

The Sr. Systems Programmer's main job responsibilities will include Installation and Upgrading a z/OS environment, Customization, Problem Determination, Performance Analysis Tuning, Capacity Planning, and WLM for the IBM Mainframe zSeries z/OS Systems, Hardware Systems & Peripherals, zSeries based ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Software, and zSeries Network Communications.  The Sr. Systems Programmer will interface with management and the technical staff to plan and prioritize project tasks in accordance with departmental goals.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization.

·         Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS and JES2 software environment.

·         Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations.

·         Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support. This would include on-call support during off-hours.

·         Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of client environments.

·         Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.

·         Creates, maintains, and upgrades operating system software for development and production environments.

·         Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for operating system software.

·         Implement and verifies backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing.

·         Accept ownership of all mainframe-based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes.

·         Install new z/OS releases as they become available and configure to support Customer/Client environments.

·         Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability.

·         Be available after hours for emergencies or exceptional situations concerning the mainframe and mainframe-based systems.

·         Resolve any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10 years of experience with mainframe software management specific to z/OS operating system and other software products. Broad knowledge of OEM products a plus (Broadcom, BMC, ASG etc.)
  • Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E & other installation programs.
  • Experience in keeping the z/OS hardware configuration current using IOCP and HCD.
  • Experience supporting leading/training of software management.
  • Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
  • Ability to write/customize software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
  • Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
  • Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.
  • Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of z/VM and zLinux a plus.
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