Mainframe assembler- 10+ yrs- Chicago, IL- Onsite

Job description:

Role Summary

Assembler Mainframe Senior Developer is responsible for installing, maintaining, upgrading and supporting various system software products for TNTs z/OS Operating System environment. They require skills including, but not limited to Assembler, COBOL, PL/1 DB2 database and related tools JCL along with CICS expertise

Key Responsibilities:

Work on Assembler and PL/1 program to modify, test and debug programs efficiently.

Help build a Test environment for the legacy Assembler based application Work on primitive CICS systems and recreate them in lower environment.

Provide solutions to modernize existing primitive architecture based on mainframe systems

Ensure solutions provide system stability by following best practices and TNT change control and support methodologies.

Work to arrive at multiple design features and brainstorm with team / SMEs

Analyze, evaluate, trouble shoot, test, document and implement software upgrades and new software packages as per client specifications.

Support Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile framework!

Ensure peak software / system performance by monitoring software usage and implementing suggested changes

Adapt to changing roles and dynamic priorities

Work with people with different personalities and backgrounds

Prioritize work independently.

Necessary Qualifications

Skills Required

10 years of experience required in the following areas

IBM Mainframe experience

Strong Assembler programming / debugging skills

COBOL programming language

PL/1 Programming Language

JCL

CICS

DB2 and Strong SQL Skills

Experience in developing Stored procedures is a plus

Good knowledge and hands-on experience on IBM utilities, FileAid, QMF, SPUFI

Knowledge of DFSORT, Version control tool

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Independently makes sound, timely and fact-based decisions

Github/ IDz experience is plus

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Management, or related fields preferred.

Experience in Control m scheduling.

Data analysis tools and skills

Preferred Financial Services / Banking Experience, but not mandatory

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