Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - ISV z/OS-2
Core
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer responsible for installing, maintaining, and migrating ISV software products on the IBM z/OS platform, with a specific focus on replacing Broadcom (CA) products with alternative solutions.
Role type
Senior IC Mainframe Systems Programmer (ISV Migration & Maintenance)
Builds
Stable z/OS environments with optimized ISV toolchains and migrated product suites
Domain
Mainframe Systems Programming / ISV Product Lifecycle Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (ISV tool maintenance and migration)
Required skills
z/OS Systems Programming, SMP/E software management, ISV product lifecycle management, product migration and conversion, IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF environments, multi-vendor ISV ecosystem support, system documentation analysis
Preferred skills
ISV product replacement experience, knowledge of output management/security/scheduling/storage management/performance monitoring/database tools/automation operations, z/OS internals (JES, RACF), automation scripting
Technologies
IBM z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, Broadcom (CA) products, JES, RACF
Responsibilities
Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade third-party ISV software products; Lead initiatives to replace mainframe products with alternative vendor solutions; Perform product evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and technical comparisons; Plan and execute product migration and conversion activities; Maintain and manage software using SMP/E; Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ISV software installations and runtime problems; Develop and maintain installation documentation, procedures, and migration runbooks; Assist in capacity planning, performance tuning, and operational support for ISV tools; Support incident resolution and participate in root cause analysis for production issues; Evaluate compatibility and impact of new z/OS releases on installed ISV products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC