Role Title: Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer Location: Sheffield – 3 Days per Week Onsite Start Date: ASAP Rate: £525p/d via Umbrella
Job Description
The z/OS Systems Programmer should have technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances. There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies, including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis – creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialise in a single or combination of those functions/technologies. They will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration and testing.
Key Skills
* Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system
* Upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products particularly from IBM and Computer Associates (CA)
* Production support
* Extensive experience of mainframe systems programming
* Knowledge of z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL
* Knowledge of IBM and CA products and ability to work independently
* Excellent problem determination skills and true team player
* Provision of off‑hours support for software changes and on‑call rota participation
* Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long‑term goals exceeding industry standards
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills; ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
* Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust
* Experience creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans delivering desired results
* Comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience ensuring compliance with regulatory processes
Additional Skills
* Assembler, Automation, GDPS, Rexx and CLIST skills
* Proficient in Top Secret skills
* Performance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and SAS
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