IT Mainframe Systems Programmer

Company: MoneyGram International
Location: Wylie
Posted on: November 14, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary

The IT Mainframe Systems Programmer is responsible for

installing, customizing, and maintaining the IBM mainframe operating system

software. Other responsibilities

include; installing and upgrading 3rd party software products that

run on the mainframe, create and maintain support documentation, enforce

company policies and standards. The candidate

must be skilled at debugging problems with the system software. This is accomplished by reviewing system

dumps, logs, and utilizing specialized debugging tools. When the errors occur in a software product,

the candidate must work directly with the software vendor support staff.

Primary

Responsibilities

• 
  
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Customizing IBM
  
  mainframe system software options and parameters - Non MGI Application
  
  (CICS and OS)
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Analyzing,
  
  developing, planning and performing mainframe operating system software installation
  
  and maintenance
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Knowledge of SMPE
  
  to perform mainframe software installation and maintenance, and develop
  
  USERMODs
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Knowledge of HCD
  
  to perform mainframe hardware configurations, installation and maintenance
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Implement, test
  
  and verify mainframe software Non MGI Application
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Responsibility to
  
  identify, analyze and resolve mainframe software problems
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Knowledge of
  
  mainframe tools such as RMF, SMF, IPCS, IBMs Debug Tool, Fault Analyzer, File
  
  Manager, SYSLOGs, etc., to resolve software problems
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Experience with
  
  coordinating operating system software problem determination and resolution in
  
  a mainframe SYSPLEX environment
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Ability to write
  
  and debug JCL, REXX, and CList
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Strong knowledge
  
  of systems performance and tuning.
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Strong Problem
  
  solving skills
  
• Within this process, Engineers are accountable for working with
  
  Operations and defining installation, configuration, and provision
  
  processes and standards, as well as types of instrumentation required to
  
  administer, monitor performance, and troubleshoot problems.
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Provides on-call support as an escalation point from level 2
  
  Operations teams, or in SEV1 situations.
  
• tab-stops:list .5in"> Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Any
  
  combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional
  
  designations/certifications in this field is highly desirable.
  
  Education
  
  
  • 
    
  • auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Minimum Required: Bachelors' degree
    
    Experience
    
    
    • 
      
    • auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> 7-10 years' IT Operations and/or Engineering experience with
      
      increasing levels of responsibility.
      
      Essential
      
      Skills
      
      
      • 
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Excellent problem-solving skills and broad understanding of
        
        relationships between hardware and applications, and client/server relationships.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> In-depth understanding of the criticality of existing environments
        
        when leading/managing projects, software and/or hardware as it relates to
        
        the business needs, customers, partners and staff.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Knowledge of the inputs and outputs associated with the data,
        
        software and/or hardware technology.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> In depth knowledge of the technology this position represents,
        
        including all aspects/activities required to maintain system stability and
        
        optimal performance.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Excellent written and oral communication skills.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical
        
        personnel.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Availability to participate in on-call support as an escalation
        
        point from IT Operations or in high-severity incident situations.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Strong project management skills.
        
      • auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"> Mentor and leadership qualities.
        
        
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