Mainframe System Programmer

Posted:
3/27/2024, 8:09:37 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) - where brilliant people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. People are the heart of our business. We support each other and work as a team, globally and locally to deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. We live in more than 70 countries, speak multiple languages and work with over 6,000 customers on almost every continent. We use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services that move the world. DXC.com At DXC we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in everything we do. What this means for you is the opportunity to be a part of delivering innovative solutions and helping to solve real business problems for a wide variety of valued clients.

The candidate will work to maintain, install, document, and customize the mainframe operating system and installed software. The candidate will be required to diagnose system and performance problems, execute configuration changes, implement vendor supplied software and work on project related tasks. Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Provide technical support to clients and other clients service lines.

• Perform z/OS systems programming activities and coordinate project resources needed to complete software maintenance and installation schedules.

• Perform 3rd party system software such as CA Broadcom, BMC, ASG, IBM etc. systems programming activities needed to complete software maintenance and installation.

• Ensure software is operating at supported and optimized levels.

• Work with z/OS administrators to analyze and resolve root cause issues.

• Provide on-call support as required for products supported by the team.

• Plan, support and manage the installation and execution of infrastructure and vendor supplied software products for the mainframe environment.

• Partake in planning and establishing best practices for the z/OS vendor product environments.

• Analyze technical system changes and improvements made to the system software to determine impacts related to existing systems and guarantee continued operations and availability of systems.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 8+ years of experience as Mainframe System Programmer

• Solid z/OS Operating System & 3rd party products system software installation and maintenance experience

• Installing, upgrading, and maintaining any software products of IBM and 3rd party vendor products (ISVs) as per client’s request or business requirements by both SMPE and NON-SMPE method.

• Proficient in JCL coding skills, REXX and HLASM programming languages.

• Solid problem determination and resolution skills for operating system and program products with an understanding of system monitoring tools.

• Experienced in supporting multiple client mainframe workloads.

• Understanding of z/OS services structure, JES concepts, sysplex configuration, Unix System Services, Comm Server (VTAM, TCP/IP, system catalog structures, and IODF/HCD).

• Solid understanding of Disaster Recovery planning. Experienced administrating 3rd Party vendor print packages.

Our culture and benefits: DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC

As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work. Some of these include;

• Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University

• DXC Recognition, our global virtual platform that fosters a culture of appreciation and celebration with real-time reward and recognition

• We know that great people refer great people. We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC

• More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave

• Take time to give back with charitable and emergency services volunteer days

• Well-being matters to us and our Employee Assistance Program is there to support you and your family

How to apply & our commitment to you in return: If you would like to be part of a culture that drives innovation, delivers results, rewards performance and encourages ideas, then please press the "Apply Now" button to submit your resume. In return, we agree to ensure a hiring process that is enjoyable, thorough, and fair. We strive to provide an environment that lets you thrive and show off the very best version of yourself, while learning about us at the same time. Interviews and onboarding are conducted online, as part of us being a virtual-first company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the ‘bring your whole-self to work’ philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities

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