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Mainframe Systems Programmer - ISV

Ensono
Location
Remote - United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
E2401 MF Run zOS Teams
Salary
$85,000 to $148,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience within a mainframe environment within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E
  • Strong knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL
  • Strong knowledge of Unix System Services (USS)
  • Ability to perform moderately complex ISV installations
Nice to have
  • Knowledgeable in z/OS security
  • Knowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions
  • Understand z/OS services structure, Parallel Sysplex, Catalog management
What the job really is

As a Mainframe Systems Programmer, you will support ongoing projects involving the installation, upgrade, testing, configuration, and implementation of ISV software. Your role includes monitoring software performance, providing on-call support, and assisting with technical inquiries. You will work with z/OS components and related systems, focusing on incident resolution, configuration, and vendor communication.

Benefits
  • Unlimited Paid Days Off
  • Three health plan options
  • 401k with company match
  • Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
  • Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
  • Paid childbearing and paternal leave
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools beyond z/OS and its components, which may indicate a focus on legacy systems
  • The role is not application programming, which may limit exposure to newer development practices or technologies
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