Expert Mainframe Systems Programmer- zOS

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 a 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 path. Our Associates focus on client impact with curiosity and a feeling of relentless commitment.

About the role and what you will be doing:

Ensono is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer to support complex projects involving the installation, testing, and implementation of operating systems and system software. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor others while contributing to cross-functional initiatives and driving innovation across the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Extensive hands-on experience in mainframe systems programming.
• Lead and support installation, maintenance, and debugging of mainframe system software.
• Coordinate IOGEN work for new mainframe hardware.
• Research and evaluate new software and hardware products.
• Provide technical consultation and training to associates.
• Actively contribute to the domain’s body of knowledge and thought leadership.
• Collaborate across organizational boundaries to deliver high-quality client outcomes.
• Understand and consider financial implications of technology decisions.
• Design creative and cost-effective solutions using “out-of-the-box” thinking.
• Apply strong analytical skills to synthesize complex inputs into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and tune system software for optimal performance.
• Maintain functional knowledge of z/OS components and support products (e.g., tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems).

Preferred:

• Ability to define technical strategies within the team and broader unit.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance across teams and towers.
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert in storage tools and processes.
• Proven track record as a Technical Expert Adviser.

Benefits:

We believe that great work deserves great rewards. In return for your ideas, commitment and ambition, we’ll give you a very competitive base salary and a range of benefits as soon as you join. On top of your highly competitive base salary, we offer:

• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Training and development programs
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Community outreach and mentoring opportunities
• Learning platforms
• My Benefit system
• Wellness Platform support from Virgin Pulse
• Associate equity program
• Life insurance
• Lunch card
• Study leave
• One paid day off for charity events
• Sabbatical
• Extended parental leave
• Rental or co-financing of office equipment
• Referral bonus program