Expert Mainframe Systems Programmer – Network (home based)

Job Description

We are looking for an expert level Mainframe Systems Programmer with knowledge across TCP/IP, VTAM, NDM, FTP, EE, CA/Spool, LRS VPS/DRS, InfoPrint, JQP, XPTR, Connect:Direct, XCOM.

This is a home based / remote role, you can be based anywhere in Poland.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for IT mainframe Network systems programming and general product support including configuring interfaces to other subsystems.
• Plans, coordinates, installs, configures, tests, administers, maintains, updates, implements, tracks changes and/or provides corrective maintenance to mainframe Network-related software. 
• Diagnoses, resolves, and documents mainframe Network-related problems.
• Adheres to ITIL, Change and Problem Management process. 
• Effectively communicates with software suppliers, peers, clients and Leadership.
• Maintains current software and products by ensuring system availability and performance in accordance with service agreements.
• Monitors and reports on system/product performance, reliability and consistency.
• Prioritizes and balances tasks, issues and concerns with self, team and clients.
• Increases efficiency through automation and/or template utilization as appropriate.
• Review and seek out cost reductions, efficiency improvements and better methods to support applicable technology environments.
• Keeps informed of latest industry, trends, products, services with relevant existing and emerging technologies.
• Develops leads and manages system programming projects including project management.
• Trains and communicates with Associates and Clients for new upgrades and products.
• Assists Client applications with problem determination and problem solving
• Mainframe Network System Programmer responsibilities are determined by departmental need and may include partial support of technology silos related to several areas such as:
• Operating systems z/OS, Z/VM, Z/Linux
• Network systems, CICS, MQ, Netview, Netmaster, TCP/IP, VTAM, NDM, FTP, EE, CA/Spool, LRS VPS/DRS, InfoPrint, JQP, XPTR, Connect:Direct, XCOM
• Capacity Planning/Performance processor, Networks and storage
• Database Systems DB2, IMS, IDMS, ADABASE, NATURAL, UDB, DATACOM
• Security tools ACF2, Top Secret, RACF
• Storage platforms Tape, Virtual Tape, DASD
• Third Party software tools
• Automated Operations systems AF Operator, OPS/MVS, UNICENTER

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
Demonstrable expereince of mainframe networking required with overall mainframe systems experience a plus

 

SKILLS 
Excellent communications skills required as role requires interaction with internal colleagues and external clients