Remote Mainframe Systems Programmer: CICS & WAS

Ensono; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Health plan options

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to deliver premium support for CICS and WAS on mainframe environments. You will install, test, and maintain system software, tune z/OS, and coordinate upgrades with teams across time zones.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years on the zSeries platform, deep CICS TS/WAS knowledge, SMP/E experience, and strong communication skills. Flexibility for 24x7 coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years experience on the zSeries (mainframe) platform including hands-on technical experience related to CICS TS / WAS and OEM product support.
• Thorough working knowledge of CICS TS and tailoring, installation of CICS TS and related OEM products.
• Thorough working knowledge of IBM SMP/E.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of CICS TS concepts, configuration.
• Experience with monitoring tools for CICS TS regions.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to CICS TS and related OEM software products.
• Provide primary support for reported problems related to CICS TS / WAS and related OEM software products.
• Provide 24 x 7 x 365 support across multiple time zones.
• Follow procedures for installing OEM software products according to best practices and Ensono standards.
• Assist with migrations and upgrades of customer environments and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Mainframe zSeries

CICS TS / WAS

OEM product support

SMP/E proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

IBM z/OS tools

SMP/E

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to deliver premium support for CICS and WAS on mainframe environments. You will install, test, and maintain system software, tune z/OS, and coordinate upgrades with teams across time zones.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years on the zSeries platform, deep CICS TS/WAS knowledge, SMP/E experience, and strong communication skills. Flexibility for 24x7 coverage is expected.