System Programmer (CICS/RACF) at The Evolvers Group

We are seeking a Systems Software Programmer to work with Mainframe Hosting of the Service Delivery Division of DIT. The Service Delivery Division provides the delivery and management of IT solutions based on customer requirements within a 24×7×365 operational environment. The solutions provided by Mainframe Hosting include Distributed and Mainframe Systems, Middleware, Network Security, Storage and Data Protection as well as Data Center Operations.

 Required Experience:

• 4+ years of progressive programming experience including two years of systems programming.
• z/OS: Operating System experience with subsystem (CICS/IMS/RACF, etc.), 3rd party program products, storage management.
• Experience with distributed systems, Middleware Technologies and basic networking.

Required Education:

• A four-year degree

Preferred Experience:

• Senior CICS Systems Programmer with at least three years’ experience in z/OS program products to include RACF, CICS, IMS, MQ, WebSphere including two years in z/OS Systems administration.
• 4+ years of core z/OS operating system administration experience plus two years of general systems programming and demonstrated third party program product installation and administration.

Responsibilities:

• Installing Software
  Install software using standard State naming conventions and standards. Each vendor product is unique to install, customize, maintain, and support. Transfer software from vendor supplied media to DIT systems and verify installation according to vendor guidelines and recommendations. Coordinate with multiple vendors and DIT/Customer systems programming and application staff concerning required patches, fix packs and maintenance upgrades as needed to reduce and mitigate possible software outages.
• Customizing Software
  Work closely with other DIT teams to set security rules using z/OS Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) and product specific security features. Also coordinate the off-peak of other systems interfaces for access to Transaction Services.
  Schedule and test, during off peak times, software upgrades and patches to reduce the impact on production work. Coordinate this testing with DIT clients and other DIT staff to reduce impact to other system software and operating system changes.
  Document new systems in User’s Guide and make copies available to DIT Service Delivery Division and compose technical information bulletins detailing the impact on clients and outlining any changes they may have to make.
• Monitoring and Tuning Systems Software
  Use specialized software to monitor systems performance. Make the necessary adjustments as needed to provide maximum performance of system software. Make recommendations to clients on application changes as needed to provide better code reuse, performance gains and data throughput. If there is an application problem, work with the appropriate client to resolve the issue in a timely manner, which may involve other Service Delivery personnel.
• Solving Problems
  Analyze problems reported by clients and internal staff; work with vendor to determine solutions and establish corrective action plan; assist clients and internal staff with related questions that can design, develop, test, and implement maintenance updates and enhancements for all existing ABC C# .NET Applications. Must have extensive experience working as Full stack .Net MVC/ jQuery / SQL Server in a fast-paced environment.