Mainframe Programmer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior z / OS Specialist responsible for designing and maintaining the operating environment critical to supporting the firm's z-platform computing needs. This role involves ensuring the stability, performance, and resilience of our z / OS environment through expert management and troubleshooting.

Experience

8-12 Year

Primary Skills

z / OS, LinuxOne, Ansible

Additional Skills

z / OS, ISV software installation, and support

Relocation

Yes

Hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

Remote

About VLink

Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business and IT challenges of our global clients.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior z / OS Specialist responsible for designing and maintaining the operating environment critical to supporting the firm's z-platform computing needs. This role involves ensuring the stability, performance, and resilience of our z / OS environment through expert management and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize the z / OS operating environment to meet firm requirements.
• Manage z / OS catalogs and perform complex troubleshooting to resolve production issues.
• Oversee hardware and HCD configurations.
• Install and support z / OS and ISV software.
• Develop and execute testing plans to validate software functionality, robustness, and performance.
• Support weekend and on-call rotations to ensure uninterrupted system availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and upgrades.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of z / OS internals and USS / OMVS.
• Strong experience with z / OS catalog management and HCD.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting under high-pressure scenarios such as production outages.
• 10 years of hands-on experience with z / OS, ISV software installation, and support.
• Familiarity with z / OSMF, REST APIs, Kafka, LinuxOne, Ansible, Python, and emerging z / OS technologies is a plus.
• Assembler skills for user modifications and dump analysis are desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated investigative and problem-solving capabilities with innovative thinking.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Banking

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