Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – Automation

Ensono; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 85,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer specializing in automation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with z/OS and z/SA, strong leadership skills, and the ability to improve automation processes. This role offers remote work options and competitive benefits including unlimited paid time off and comprehensive health plans.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Ten years hands on/industry experience with z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA.
• Ability to perform skill set of an Automation Mainframe System Programmer.
• Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead self and others in automation projects.
• Review and improve existing automated processes.
• Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification.

Skills

z/OS

Automation processes

Rexx programming

Netview

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

z/SA

Opsmvs

Job description

Overview

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – AutomationRemote - United States JR012303

Position Summary

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 Responsibilities

• Lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
• Understand how the 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
• Communicate effectively to participate in client meetings and new business opportunities
• Work in a team environment with the Automation team and other stakeholders
• Review and analyze existing automated processes and improve to standard if required
• Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guidance
• Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
• Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques
• Own complex assignments
• Understand zSA architecture
• Define automation policy
• Define message automation, especially EMM
• Work with zSA commands
• Handle zSA defined resources / modify 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

Why Ensono

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

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
• Flexible work schedule
• 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.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [e-mail].

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