z/OS Systems Programmer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a z/OS Systems Programmer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization;
- Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS 2.3 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 applications that will interface with system software;
- Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies;
- Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments;
- Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems;
- 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 Stonebranch’s requirements;
- Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability;
- Provide level 1 operational support for z/VM and zLinux systems;
- Be available after hours for emergency 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;
- Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY;
- Experience in keeping the z/OS hardware configuration current using HCD;
- Experience supporting leading/training of software management;
- Possible travel and variable hours may be required;
- Ability to write 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.