Lead Assembler Developer - Storage

BMC Software, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 125,400 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Developer specializing in Assembler Development. In this exciting role, you will design and develop innovative products from scratch, focusing on data protection and cyber resiliency for mainframe data. Your expertise in z/OS internals and MVS assembler coding will be key as you tackle complex challenges and lead a team of talented developers. This dynamic environment encourages creativity and collaboration, allowing you to make a significant impact on the company's success. If you're passionate about technology and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in mainframe OEM vendor products and IBM z/OS.
• Expertise in coding MVS assembler and low-level I/O.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products for data protection and cyber resiliency.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Skills

z/OS internals

MVS assembler coding

Diagnostic skills (IPCS, GTF, XDC)

Problem-solving

Team-leading

Cloud technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Storage management/administration

CI/CD and pipeline management

Job description

You may occasionally be required to travel for business.

This role can be based remotely in the United States.

Description and Requirements

"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!"

We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day.

As the Lead Developer - Assembler Developer at BMC, your responsibilities will include high-level and low-level designing and developing a new product from scratch in the world of data protection and cyber resiliency for mainframe data. You will handle complex problems that require in-depth knowledge of z/OS internals.

Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success:

• Apply z/OS internals experience to design complex operating system-level solutions and develop new products from scratch.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs, including software tools, user interfaces, and cross-platform communication.
• Address a broad array of critical and unique issues and complex programs/solutions.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of the product development process and mainframe product I/O operations.
• Exhibit a passion for developing high-quality software design and architecture, coding complex modules that meet functional and business requirements on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
• Develop tools and applications by producing safe and clean efficient code.
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
• Perform unit/module testing to identify errors and confirm programs meet specifications.
• Stay up to date with new technology and teach other developers how to incorporate new trends.
• Fix bugs, add enhancements, and convert software to other platforms.
• Generate ideas with team members and offer insightful solutions.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Troubleshoot complex problems at both application and systems levels.

To ensure you’re set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience:

• 15+ years of experience designing, testing, and implementing mainframe OEM vendor products and system exits in an IBM z/OS environment.
• Experience with low-level I/O, CCWs, appendages, TCP/IP, and Linux.
• Proven experience with architecting and developing complex low-level mainframe products.
• Extensive experience coding MVS assembler using MVS supervisor services, 64-bit, cross-memory services, and data management facilities.
• Diagnostic, debugging, and troubleshooting skills using IPCS, GTF, and XDC.
• Knowledge of storage management/administration (DFSMS, DFSMS/HSM, FlashCopy, Channel Programming, virtual tape systems, DASD).
• Knowledge of trimodal instructions, access register mode, SRB, XM, and zIIP processing.
• Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and effectively reassess work priorities.
• Team-leading experience with the ability to gather ideas, brainstorm, and present results in a cohesive manner.
• Knowledge of z/OS internals and control blocks.
• Experience supporting and developing MVS systems software.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and pipeline management tools.
• Experience with mainframe modernization tools and cloud systems.

Whilst these are nice to have, our team can help you develop in the following skills:

• Experience using any Cloud technology (AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, CI-CD).
• Experience working with storage and cloud products.

Our commitment to you!

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

If after reading the above, you’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country-specific benefits.

At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $125,400 - $209,000.