Mphasis
Senior IBM Z Communications Programmer ALC Specialist – Mphasis
We are seeking a highly specialized and experienced Senior IBM ALC programmer to support our mission critical
ALC based communications processing application
within a z OS environment. This role is critical for ensuring low latency, high volume data transfer and transactional integrity. The ideal candidate will possess deep, hands on expertise in
Assembler Language Code ALC or BAL , applying these skills to network and messaging components. This position requires an individual who understands the fundamental workings of the
IBM zArchitecture , network stacks, and the z OS operating system. Key Responsibilities
Write, debug, and maintain custom high performance code written in
Assembler Language Code ALC BAL
to support a communications application. Perform advanced diagnostics, including reading and analyzing system dumps SVC, ABEND and
network traces
to identify and resolve complex, intermittent communications failures at the memory and instruction level. Develop and maintain complex
JCL
and REXX scripts for message processing automation, monitoring, and problem recovery. Required Skills and Experience
7+ years of direct, hands on experience as an IBM Z Systems Programmer supporting high volume transactional or communications environments. Expert level proficiency in Assembler Language Code ALC BAL, with specific experience writing system for communications protocols TCP/IP. Deep understanding of
IBM z Architecture , z OS kernel operation, and cross memory services. Experience with advanced debugging tools such as IPCS and specialized performance monitoring utilities e.g. OMEGAMON, NetView. Strong knowledge of network protocols in the mainframe context TCP/IP, SNA VTAM. Exceptional problem solving skills and the ability to work independently on critical system failures. Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Familiarity with mainframe security products e.g., RACF, ACF2 as they relate to network access and channel security. Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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We are seeking a highly specialized and experienced Senior IBM ALC programmer to support our mission critical
ALC based communications processing application
within a z OS environment. This role is critical for ensuring low latency, high volume data transfer and transactional integrity. The ideal candidate will possess deep, hands on expertise in
Assembler Language Code ALC or BAL , applying these skills to network and messaging components. This position requires an individual who understands the fundamental workings of the
IBM zArchitecture , network stacks, and the z OS operating system. Key Responsibilities
Write, debug, and maintain custom high performance code written in
Assembler Language Code ALC BAL
to support a communications application. Perform advanced diagnostics, including reading and analyzing system dumps SVC, ABEND and
network traces
to identify and resolve complex, intermittent communications failures at the memory and instruction level. Develop and maintain complex
JCL
and REXX scripts for message processing automation, monitoring, and problem recovery. Required Skills and Experience
7+ years of direct, hands on experience as an IBM Z Systems Programmer supporting high volume transactional or communications environments. Expert level proficiency in Assembler Language Code ALC BAL, with specific experience writing system for communications protocols TCP/IP. Deep understanding of
IBM z Architecture , z OS kernel operation, and cross memory services. Experience with advanced debugging tools such as IPCS and specialized performance monitoring utilities e.g. OMEGAMON, NetView. Strong knowledge of network protocols in the mainframe context TCP/IP, SNA VTAM. Exceptional problem solving skills and the ability to work independently on critical system failures. Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Familiarity with mainframe security products e.g., RACF, ACF2 as they relate to network access and channel security. Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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