Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

1 Day ago • 12 Years +

Programming

Job Description

Kavaliro is seeking a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs to support a client remotely. The role involves standard system programming activities like configuration, installation, and maintenance using SMP/E, vendor software installations, and operating system upgrades via z/OSMF Workflow. The programmer will also architect and configure complex z/OS environments, support software standardization, and work with various teams to enhance the mainframe environment, identify improvements, and facilitate business initiatives. This position requires 12+ years of experience.

Good To Have:

Sysplex and config management

Must Have:

Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment.
Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.
Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades.
Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).
ISPF/TSO and other basic.
Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.
12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

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Job Responsibilities

Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Experience level

12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
Sysplex and config management (good to have)
Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
ISPF/TSO and other basic
Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.