Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

at  Ensono

At Ensono, our purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
Developing impactful solutions is something we do together at Ensono, because Ideas Start Here. Great things happen when many voices are heard, and people are supported to run with their ideas. On our teams, you will be backed by leaders with passion for our business. This is a place where your ideas can Do Great Things.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business.
Adventure starts here. Here you will be a part of a team that encourages you to master your craft, ask tomorrow’s questions today, and chart your own path. Our Associates focus on client impact with curiosity and a feeling of relentless commitment. You will support this mission in this role, where you will be doing the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 years hands on/industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS Maintenance, PTF Management
• Hands on experience on z/OS upgrades
• Ability to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer
• Ability to perform complex ISV installations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform and lead complex projects
• Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities

ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for on-going projects that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new operating systems and other ‘system’ software. Also, the Maintenance and debugging of systems software. Coordination and the IOGEN work for new MF hardware. Research and evaluation of new software and hardware products, assisting team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Monitoring and tuning of systems software. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, etc.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THIS ROLE

• High complexity assignments * owner
• Moderate complexity assignments * owner (1 or >)
• Low complexity assignments * provide oversight/review
• Regularly lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
• Understands how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
• Provide thought leadership within GTS
• Processes communication skills to participate in Client meetings and new business deals.
• Works directly with Hardware and Software vendors on new solutions.
• Review and analyze current client software and requirements to determine the most cost-effective and standard software solution to be included in the business proposal.
• Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
• Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
• Provide and document problem analysis, resolution and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques