Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - IMS Phyical at Ensono
United States
$85k - $148k
<p><strong><span style="color: #642667;">Position Summary </span></strong></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Provide premium software support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe IMS systems. </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Position reports to Senior Manager - Mainframe Systems Programming </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #642667;">Key Areas of Focus for this Role </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to IMS and related OEM software products. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Provide primary support for reported problems related to IMS and related OEM software products. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Follow procedures for installing OEM software products efficiently and according to best practices and Ensono standards (for productivity/scalability purposes). </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to IMS and related OEM software products. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Follow ITSM change control procedures </span></li> </ul> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #642667;">What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em>Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.</em> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Required Qualifications </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">10+ years of professional experience in IMS for administration and systems programming support. CA and IBM tools for IMS a plus </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Extensive experience with the following: </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Knowledge in best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Develop innovation, strategies, processes and best practices in IMS systems programming </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Troubleshooting and solving of IMS System and database issues </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Evaluating change requests and determine impact to assigned clients </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Troubleshooting and solving production database issues </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Strong JCL skills </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Database Administration </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Knowledge of IMS database organization using access methods of VSAM and OSAM </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Full function database organization types: HSAM, HISAM, SHISAM, HDAM, HIDAM, INDEX, GSAM </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Definition and use of LOGICAL databases: HALDB (partitioned): PHDAM, PHIDAM, ILDS, PSINDEX, etc. </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Knowledge of Fast Path databases (DEDBs) </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Database Design and related utilities </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">DBD source coding and DBDGEN </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">PSB source coding and PSBGEN </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">How databases are processed using secondary indexes (PROCSEQ=) </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Correct usage of PROCOPT= to minimize database locking </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Understanding of path calls </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Understanding of bi-directional logical relationships </span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Understanding and use of Data Set Groups </span></li> </ul> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Other Qualifications </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Reviewing new versions of IMS for functionality, advising how they benefit the client </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Vendor consultations for problems and questions </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">DR recovery of application objects </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">IMS commands related to ACB and FORMAT changes </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Coding and usage of IMS reorganization utilities (including IBM, BMC, CA) </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Knowledge of log archive and change accumulation utilities </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Identification and resolution of performance issues </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Online tracing - Usage of IMS TRACE commands and associated utilities for spot monitoring of online program/transaction activity </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">A solid working knowledge of SMP/E and its role in the installation process </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Solid understanding of IMS database structures </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Understanding of IMS connect, MFS for IMS message formatting, Compression routines, Randomizers, Assembler, exits in the install process, and IRLM in a data sharing environment </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Extracting information from IMS logs </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Using DBRC to monitor database activity </span></li> </ul> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #642667;">Why </span><a href="https://www.ensono.com/company/culture/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cf4520;"><u>Ensono</u></span></a><span style="color: #642667;">? </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Ensono is a place we unleash Associates to <em><strong>Do Great Things</strong></em> – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things. </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Some of our benefits include: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Unlimited Paid Days Off </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Three health plan options </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">401k with company match </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Paid childbearing and paternal leave </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Sabbatical leave </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Wellness program </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Flexible work schedule </span></li> </ul> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 salary, based on a fulltime schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include<strong> </strong>an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance<strong> </strong>and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program. </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on </span><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;"><u>OFCCP’s website</u></span></a><span style="color: #000000;">. </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email </span><a href="mailto:USTalentAcquisition@esnono.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;"><u>USTalentAcquisition@esnono.com</u></span></a><span style="color: #000000;">. </span></p> <p style="color: !important;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
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