Senior Systems Programmer/Analyst

BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401K retirement savings plan with公司

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Nine paid holidays

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking an IT Systems Programmer to support zLinux on the S390x platform and to provide operational oversight for Hybrid Cloud environments. The role requires U.S. citizenship to obtain a clearance and sponsorship is not available.

The team collaborates across multiple platforms in a fast-paced, 24x7 setting to meet customer needs. The position focuses on ensuring software integrity, disaster recovery readiness, and adherence to standards across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Associates degree plus 2 years of related experience can substitute for a total of 10 years of experience, or 12 total years of required work experience.
• 8 years IT experience including extensive systems programming is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems and refer vendor issues as needed.
• Design system software and hardware builds and document integration frameworks.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of system software and plan downtime to minimize user impact.
• Review requests, security patches, and audit requirements and assess feasibility for changes while preserving infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and evaluate vendor-supplied packages when appropriate.
• Assist in establishing standards and guidelines for technology solutions across the enterprise.
• Provide disaster recovery support for systems software.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Operating systems

Systems programming

Programming tools

Software analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job related field

Associates degree + 2 years experience or 12 years total experience

Tools

zVM experience

ServiceNow experience

Disaster Recovery experience

Job description

Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description

zLinux Services provides support of platform, build, security, compliance, and operational tasks on the zlinux S390x platform. Also provides operational support for Hybrid Cloud team.

We have a collaborative team who works to help each other and openly communicate to solve issues.

This position requires a clearance which requires U.S. citizenship to obtain.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Position Purpose: Responsible for ensuring all systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure. Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Provide technical and disaster recovery expertise for systems software.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems and perform problem resolution. Identify issues that the vendor is responsible for and refer those issues appropriately.
• Review and design system software and hardware builds analyzing system options and the impact on the overall systems infrastructure. Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software. Schedule system downtime in a way that minimizes user impact.
• Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for additions or changes to systems, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall systems infrastructure. To determine if requested changes are possible, review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Provide technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. May evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management. In coordination with Project Leads and senior level staff, provide input on proposals that could potentially impact systems.
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions across the enterprise.
• Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following :

• Required Education: Bachelor's in a job related field
• Degree Equivalency: Associates degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 10 years of required work experience (see "required work experience") OR 12 total years required work experience
• Required Work Experience: 8 Years IT experience including extensive systems programming experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Thorough understanding of operating systems and foundation architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of systems programming, graphical user interfaces, control languages, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing system software and making recommendations for performance enhancements.

Required Software and Other Tools

• Standard office equipment.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• zVM experience
• ServiceNow experience
• Disaster Recovery experience

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following :

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

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