Mainframe Programmer III (Remote)

DPP is seeking a Mainframe Programmer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance. Work arrangement:

• Remote. Occasional after-hours support (may include weekends). Rotational on-call.
• W2 position; 12 months
• Must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship.

Position summary:

• Responsible for ensuring all systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure.
• Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.
• Provide technical and disaster recovery expertise for systems software.

Preferred work experience:

• Daily support and upkeep of the Mainframe CICS Environment and supporting products and processes.
• Work with IBM and vendor utilities and be able to work with various technical groups to support real-time business functions.
• 10-12 years of related experience; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of CICS/TS internals and operations.

Preferred software and tools:

• Hands on experience with the latest z/OS Versions and Release levels and Products including CICS TS V5.6 & V6.1, CPSM, CICS Explorer, SMF, JCL, SMPE, TSO, SDSF, RACF, SVC Dumps, MQ, CA Sysview, TCP/IP, CAFC, IPCS, DB2, IMS, VSAM. Mainframe Disaster Recovery / Data Center Rotations.
• Proficient in the use of JCL and working with various vendor utility programs.
• Debugging experience, knowledge of COBOL, Assembler, and CICS API programming.

Minimum required work experience:

• 4 years of IT experience including varied programming experience.

Job/class description:

• Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
• Research and analyze systems software problems and implement workable solutions or escalate as appropriate.
• Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.
• Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
• Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
• Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills. Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use. Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.
• Standard office equipment.
• Good communication skills both written and oral (interfacing with application developers, support teams, software vendors and management staff).

Work environment:

• ICT Tech Support team is responsible for installing and maintaining CICS and supporting software utilities.
• Very close knit team where everyone shares the responsibilities of the team.
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Required education/equivalencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
• OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
• OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)
• Preferred education: Master’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.

Interested? Learn more: Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Daniel at [email protected] to learn more about this position (#25-00190). DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP. US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D Apply tot his job