NCS Technologies
bout the Role
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and
support of our mainframe environment, including hardware and software. This role involves a broad range of technical skills and responsibilities, including installing and maintaining software, troubleshooting system issues, and providing technical support. They also play a key role in performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and ensuring system availability and security.
Education and Experience • Four-year degree and at least eight years' experience as a Systems Programmer.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience including at least eight years as a Systems
Programmer. • Thorough knowledge of the design, programming, installation, and maintenance of computer • software, training techniques, and the establishment of software standards. • Experience with zSeries software including z/OS, CICS, and DB2. • Experience with USS is a benefit.
Required Skills and Abilitie
s • z/OS Expertise: Deep understanding of the z/OS operating system and its components including but not limited to TSO, ISPF, VTAM and SDSF. • Systems Programming Languages : Proficient in languages like JCL, COBOL and assembler knowledge would be a plus but not required. • Hardware and Software Knowledge : Understanding of mainframe hardware, DASD management, virtual tape management (Luminex) and various IBM and ISV software products. • Communication and Collaboration : Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other teams and communicate technical information effectively. • Problem Solving and Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
Location & Commitments • Raleigh, North Carolina • Role is part of an on-call rotation • This is not a remote role
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and
support of our mainframe environment, including hardware and software. This role involves a broad range of technical skills and responsibilities, including installing and maintaining software, troubleshooting system issues, and providing technical support. They also play a key role in performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and ensuring system availability and security.
Education and Experience • Four-year degree and at least eight years' experience as a Systems Programmer.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience including at least eight years as a Systems
Programmer. • Thorough knowledge of the design, programming, installation, and maintenance of computer • software, training techniques, and the establishment of software standards. • Experience with zSeries software including z/OS, CICS, and DB2. • Experience with USS is a benefit.
Required Skills and Abilitie
s • z/OS Expertise: Deep understanding of the z/OS operating system and its components including but not limited to TSO, ISPF, VTAM and SDSF. • Systems Programming Languages : Proficient in languages like JCL, COBOL and assembler knowledge would be a plus but not required. • Hardware and Software Knowledge : Understanding of mainframe hardware, DASD management, virtual tape management (Luminex) and various IBM and ISV software products. • Communication and Collaboration : Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other teams and communicate technical information effectively. • Problem Solving and Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
Location & Commitments • Raleigh, North Carolina • Role is part of an on-call rotation • This is not a remote role