What are the responsibilities and job description for the IBM Mainframe System Programmer position at Coforge?
Job Title: IBM Mainframe System Programmer
Skills: Mainframe, REXX, Filenet, CICS, Cobol
Experience: 10 years
Location: Des Moines, IA/ Sioux falls, SD (Hybrid)
Duration: Fulltime
We at Coforge are hiring an IBM Mainframe System Programmer following skillset :
1.)8 years IBM mainframe support with at least 2 years in an administration role.
2.) Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system and mainframe architecture.
3.) Experience with SMP/E, JCL, REXX, ISPF, and system utilities like Xpediter, File Manager, Dump Master, Abend Aid, Control M.
4.) Familiarity with storage management (DFSMS), networking (VTAM, TCP/IP), and security (RACF).
5.) Hands-on experience with system upgrades and migrations.
6.) Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution.
7.) Evaluate, plan, install, configure and tune system hardware, operating system and system software products.
8.) Effectively work with vendors to document and resolve problems with system hardware, software and firmware.
9.) Participate in planning and conducting disaster recovery tests.
10.) Provide statistical analysis and monitoring of storage subsystems and CPU utilization in order to provide information on system capacity and workload, making recommendations when applicable.
11.) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
12.) Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Key Skills
1.) z/OS architecture, MVS internals, system utilities (e.g., IEBGENER, IDCAMS, IEBCOPY)
2.) JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX, CLIST
3.) System programming languages: IBM Assembler, REXX
4.) Networking: TCP/IP, SNA/VTAM, connectivity adapters, VIPA, Sysplex scaling
5.)Security products: RACF, ACF2
6.) Monitoring tools: RMF, SMF, OMEGAMON, Health Checker, Middleware administration: CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, WebSphere,