Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Automation

Ensono; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Three health plan options

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Ensono is searching for a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to provide Automation support for various clients and projects. This role demands strong knowledge of z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA, and REXX programming. The ideal candidate should have ten years of hands-on experience and the capability to lead and mentor others within the Automation team.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $148,000 annually, alongside benefits including unlimited paid days off, health insurance plans, and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• Ten years hands-on/industry experience with z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA.
• Ability to perform and lead complex projects.
• Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Automation support for multiple clients.
• Assist team members with technical questions.
• Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification.

Skills

z/OS

Opsmvs

z/SA

REXX programming

Netview

Automation leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides Automation support for multiple clients and on-going projects that could require the development, testing, and implementation of new Automation rules, programs, and other processes. Must be able to work in a multi lpar client environment. Also assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Functional knowledge of z/OS Opsmvs or z/SA Automation or both products and detailed knowledge of rexx programming and Netview.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

• Lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
• Understands how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
• Provide thought leadership within the Automation team.
• Understand how to configure and support System state manager.
• Understand how to configure and support Opslog archive process.
• Understand how to configure and support MSF and the understanding of EPI.
• Processes communication skills to participate in Client meetings and new business deals.
• Work in a Team environment with Automation team and other State holders.
• Review and analyze existing automated processes and improve to standard if required.
• Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
• Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
• Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques
• Owner of overly complex assignments
• Understanding of zSA architecture
• Defining automation policy
• Defining message automation especially EMM
• zSA commands
• Handling zSA defined resources / modifying goals
• Installation and upgrade experience

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Ten years hands on/industry experience with z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA
• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.

Preferred

• Ability to perform skill set of an Automation Mainframe System Programmer
• Ability to perform complex Automation changes without failure.
• Ability to perform and lead complex projects
• Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full‑time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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