Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer

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

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. 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

• Understands how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy.
• Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques.
• No on-call rotations.

z/OS & Tools your main tasks are related to:

• Incident, change and problem handling.
• Configuration and customization.
• Setup of parameters.
• Communication with vendors.
• Participation/contribution to technical projects.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of z/OS and related product software z/OS.
• PARMLIB configuration and JES2 customization.
• Ability to support in solving problems and implementing changes on z/OS environments.
• Advanced knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to take the lead in problem solving and coordination of multi-disciplinary groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mainframe environment within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of z/OS.
• Knowledge of ISV.
• Knowledge of SMPE.
• Knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
• Knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management and security
• Experience installing software within Unix System Services (USS)
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Stress resistant in case of Major Incident- and/or emergency situations.
• Very good communication abilities.
• Ability to deal with multi-task issues.
• Methodical and disciplined approach to work.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Initiative and good learning abilities.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledgeable in z/OS security.
• Knowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions.
• Understand z/OS services structure, Parallel sysplex, Catalog management.
• z/OS HW, LPAR, HMC, REXX.
• Experience with Dynamic Workload Consol

What we also offer:

We will give you a place to strive and grow, where you will have the opportunity to work on interesting, yet challenging projects. Applying your thinking to build a better world founded on intelligent technologies. We are a people-first business, which means people are at the heart of everything we do here. We offer our consultants a safe environment where knowledge-sharing and open communication are encouraged. Whether at one of the monthly internal events, such as Lunch & Learns, Tech Time, and internal competency meet-ups, or one of our community groups, such as football, gaming, yoga, or well-being; we have strived to build a business where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued.

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