Mainframe Assembler

Envision Technology Solutions; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Envision Technology Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Assembler to design, code, and test IBM Assembler programs within the SDLC. The role requires solid knowledge of z/OS and mainframe operating systems, and the ability to translate requirements into efficient machine code.

You will debug, troubleshoot, document designs, and provide technical support to ensure performance and reliability. Collaborating with system architects and analysts, you will stay current with mainframe technologies and

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test IBM Assembler programs across the SDLC.
• Debug and troubleshoot mainframe applications for correct, efficient operation.
• Document assembler designs and provide usage guidelines.
• Provide technical support for mainframe systems and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with system architects and analysts to translate requirements into machine code.

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