Senior Z/OS Systems Programmer

z/

OS Systems Programmer Location :

Chicago ,

IL or Buffalo, NY Duration :

Long Term Job Description The z/OS Systems Programmer should have technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances. Key Skills Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system Upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM and Computer Associates (CA) Production support Must have extensive experience of mainframe systems programming. Must have knowledge of a combination z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL. Must have knowledge of IBM and CA Products and be able to work independently. Required to provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise as well as be part of an on-call rota Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same Have some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.