Senior System Programmer- Mainframe Development

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

About H&W Computer Systems, Inc. (Banyan’s Portfolio Operating Company)

Since 1979, H&W has been creating superior mainframe software solutions to meet the needs of large data centers. Today, many corporations worldwide, including Global 500 companies, trust H&W as a partner for their critical enterprise software. We enjoy the atmosphere of a small company that knows a work life balance is the priority, while having the support of a big parent company.

• Job Title: Senior System Programmer- Mainframe Development

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with deep expertise in IBM mainframe environments. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and maintenance of mainframe applications. In addition, there will be knowledge sharing with other team members with the goal of building a stronger, more diverse knowledge pool.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development and Enhancement:

• Design, develop, and implement product improvements and new features.

• Technical Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide direct support to customers through email and phone, answering inquiries and diagnosing issues.
• Assist sales teams by addressing technical questions from prospective customers.

• Quality Assurance and Testing:

• Engage in Quality Assurance testing to ensure product stability and reliability.

• Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain technical and customer documentation related to enhancements, fixes, and product updates.

• Research and Development:

• Keep up with emerging mainframe technologies and identify opportunities to integrate them into existing products.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in IBM Assembler language.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in mainframe development, with expertise in languages such as COBOL, JCL, and VSAM.
• Deep understanding of z/OS internals, interfaces, and services.
• Expertise in VSAM internals, interfaces, and tuning.
• Background in CICS/TS programming (API).
• Experience with z/OS systems software development.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• * * z/OS Systems Programming experience, including MVS, SSI, and SSOB.
• Familiarity with IBM product installation, configuration, and deployment (SMPE).
• Background in Technical Support or Quality Assurance.
• Additional knowledge in:
• COBOL
• LINUX
• TCP/IP
• VTAM
• z/PDT
• z/VM
• z/VSE