What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe z/OS programmer/ Engineer position at Pantar Solutions, Inc.?
Job Details
Title : Mainframe z/OS programmer/Engineer
Location: Remote Position
Duration : Long Term Contract
Note : This person needs to be SME level technically, and MUST have terrific communication skills. If they have less than 12 years of relevant experience they will be rejected.
Job Description:
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.
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