Senior z/OS Systems Programmer

Post Date

May 06, 2024

Location

Downers Grove,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60515
US
Jul 18, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

CHI-701941

Pay Rate

$52 - $78 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Day to Day:

The Senior 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.. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, etc.



* Backup and recovery processes and tools

* Troubleshoot performance issues and query tuning concepts

* Identify and troubleshoot databases issues with high priority.

* Troubleshoot job failures and work with Operations as required.

* Monitor the systems for any unusual activities and restrictive states and check the logs periodically for any issues.

* Refresh Dev/Test systems with prod backup images as requested.

* Off Hours Support as required.

* Participate in Oncall Schedule.

* Team lead for zOS -- Assist/Lead the zOS system programming team.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Minimum of 10 years of related experience

-Bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent work experience

-Experience with installation and maintaining zOS

-Experience with parallel sysplex

-Experience with Smp/e

-Leadership experience or a desire to be in a leadership role, lead complex projects

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.