Mainframe Assembler

The Glove Company; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glove Company seeks a Mainframe Assembler to design, code, and test IBM Assembler programs on z/OS within the SDLC framework. You will contribute to dependable mainframe solutions and document key aspects of the codebase.

You will also debug, provide technical support, and collaborate with system architects to translate requirements into efficient machine code while staying current with assembler techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test IBM Assembler programs on z/OS as part of the SDLC
• Debug and troubleshoot mainframe applications to ensure correct and efficient operation
• Document design and usage guidelines for assembler programs
• Provide technical support for mainframe systems, optimizing performance and ensuring coding standards
• Collaborate with system architects and analysts to translate requirements into low-level machine code and stay updated with new mainframe techniques

Job description

Design, coding, and testing: Mainframe assemblers are responsible for designing, coding, and testing application programs using the IBM Assembler language. They should also be familiar with the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and have a solid understanding of mainframe operating systems, such as z/OS.

Debugging and troubleshooting: They perform debugging and troubleshooting of mainframe applications to ensure they function correctly and efficiently.

Documentation: Mainframe assemblers may also be responsible for documenting the design of the assembler programs, explaining how they work, and providing guidelines for their use.

Technical support: They provide technical support for mainframe systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with coding standards and technical design.

These assemblers work closely with system architects and analysts to understand the requirements and specifications of a system, and then translate these into efficient, low-level machine code. They must keep themselves updated with the latest mainframe technologies and assembler programming techniques to ensure the continuous functionality and reliability of mainframe systems.