MVS Systems Programmer

We look for a MVS Systems Programmer

Beschreibung
- MVS Systems Programmer to install; customize; test; implement; document and support IBM mainframe operating system software (current release z/OS 1.8) and multiple 3rd party software products on over 25 MVS images.
- Install, customize, test, implement, document and support independent software vendor (ISV) products as required (this includes user modifications that require customization for release levels or related to site requirements) and work with the vendors on problems and resolution.
-Code in Assembler to develop, test, implement, document and support system modifications and MVS and JES exits.
- Analyze, debug and correct various z/OS software problems.
- Support z/OS Unix System Services (USS) environment.
- Use IBM's ServiceLink and interface with IBM technical support to resolve Operating System (z/OS) software and hardware problems.
- Proficient in Assembler, REXX, Clist and SAS coding (highly desired).
- Knowledge of RACF and ability to create and analyze RACF profiles.
- Provide system-programming support for the installation and upgrade of mainframe hardware configurations.
- Provide off hours support for Disaster Recovery planning and testing.
- Able to provide 24 hours support 7 days per week 365 days per year (rotational duty) for software issues (will be provided with a cell phone and on call laptop).
- Evaluate Software products as required and make recommendations to management.
- Implement and maintain security and control policies, procedures and standards in all phases of Software and Hardware implementation changes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of installed Hardware and Software products.
- Provide customer support by addressing Software/Hardware related trouble tickets providing levels 1, 2 and 3 support.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- Five or more years of System Programming experience, including dump analysis, SMP/E, SMF, USS, MVS and JES exits, problem analysis and resolution.
- Working knowledge of z/Operating System internals in JES2 or JES3 environments.
- Experience in the planning, customization and installation of z/OS operating systems.

Comments
- Candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills (english! german is an advantage), be highly motivated, and possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills. - must be EU citizens!

Start: Juli 2013
Dauer: 4 Monate +
Ort: Cologne
Vertragsart: Freiberuflich

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