Mainframe System Programmer

Company Description

Smart IMS provides consulting services across a broad spectrum of technology and planning needs, including but not limited to: design, engineering, architecture, program/project management, business analysis & requirements definition, quality assurance, database administration, disaster recovery & continuity planning, cybersecurity, cloud solutions and on-call support services.

Job Description

Mainframe System Programmer
100% Remote
Insurance or Healthcare Domain Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain the performance and reliability of our mainframe environment. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
• Checking the performance of system administration, network management, and storage management.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new mainframe systems and infrastructure.

Skills:

• 5+ years of experience working with mainframe hardware and software infrastructure.
• Proficient in IBM z/OS operating system, JES2, TSO/ISPF, and JCL
• Familiarity with mainframe storage subsystems
• Familiarity with mainframe network infrastructure, including TCP/IP and VTAM
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• BS or MS in Information Technology, or a related field is a PLUS.
• Seasoned professional, with a variety of technical skills developed.
• Strong knowledge and skill in multiple technologies related to mainframe.
• Focus on low to moderate complexity projects.
• Assists more senior team members on high complexity projects.
• Collaborates with team members to complete hardware and software system upgrades.
• Implements changes in configuration, at the direction of more senior Engineers/Architects.
• Automate operations where possible.
• Conducts capacity planning.
• Runs installation jobs and scripts.
• Performs installation-specific customization tasks.
• Completes integration-testing the new products with existing applications and user procedures.
• Performing system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.