Job Description

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bout DXC Technology: We are a Fortune 500 global IT services leader. Our more than 130,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver what matters most. We use the power of technology to deliver mission-critical IT services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive business impact. DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We are DXC.

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe System Programmer with expertise in z/OS to join our dynamic team. The candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining, installing, documenting, and customizing the mainframe operating system and associated software. In addition, they will diagnose system and performance issues, execute configuration changes, and handle project-related tasks.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical support to clients and other client service lines, offering prompt assistance and resolving issues efficiently.

Engage in z/OS systems programming activities and coordinate project resources to ensure timely completion of software maintenance and installations.

Work with 3rd-party system software such as CA Broadcom, BMC, ASG, IBM, etc., for software maintenance and installations, adhering to industry best practices.

Ensure all software operates at supported and optimized levels, conducting regular performance evaluations and optimizations.

Collaborate with z/OS administrators to analyze and resolve root cause issues, promoting a cohesive and efficient working environment.

Participate in on-call support as required for products supported by the team, ensuring smooth operations round-the-clock.

Plan, support, and manage the installation and execution of infrastructure and vendor-supplied software products for the mainframe environment.

Contribute to the planning and establishment of best practices for the z/OS vendor product environments, aiming for continuous improvement.

Analyze technical system changes and improvements made to the system software, assessing their impacts on existing systems to ensure uninterrupted operations and system availability.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong proficiency in z/OS Operating System and 3rd-party products system software installation and maintenance.

Expertise in installing, upgrading, and maintaining IBM software products and 3rd-party vendor products (ISVs) to meet client requests and business requirements using both SMPE and NON-SMPE methods.

Proficient in JCL coding skills, with a deep understanding of REXX and HLASM programming languages.

Solid problem determination and resolution skills for operating system and program products, coupled with a familiarity with system monitoring tools.

Experience in supporting multiple client mainframe workloads, ensuring efficient and reliable performance.

Comprehensive understanding of z/OS services structure, JES concepts, sysplex configuration, Unix System Services, Comm Server (VTAM, TCP/IP, system catalog structures, and IODF/HCD).

Strong grasp of Disaster Recovery planning and hands-on experience in administering 3rd-party vendor print packages.

Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating proficiency in z/OS systems programming and software maintenance.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and be a part of a thriving environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on our clients\' success. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Mainframe System Programmer.

DXC Technology