Senior zOS Systems Programmer

ABOUT US

Ensono is a hybrid IT services provider that sees a world in transformation. We understand the world of business has become more complex layered and interdependent because were enabling the IT infrastructure for that transformation. Our clients are some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the world and we help keep their businesses thriving. With nearly 50 years of experience we optimize and modernize IT infrastructure by amplifying the power of mainframes and mid-range servers with the agility of cloud. Check us out at.

Job role:

Asa Senior z/OS Base System Engineer you will act as a key technical leader inmaintainingand advancing our core mainframe operating system environment.Werelooking for an experienced z/OS Systems Software Engineerto:design develop and improvethe core digital platform services we provide on z/OS. You willapply a broad range of software engineering practices from analyzing system needs and developing new features to automated testing and thequality security reliability and complianceof our operating system solutions by implementing both functional and non-functional build observabilityinto our systemsmonitorproduction health resolve incidents and perform root-cause analysis to improve addition you willmonitorandoptimizeParallelSysplexand Coupling Facility configurations ensuring high availability across mainframe clusters. As a senior engineer you will make criticaltechnical decisionsand articulate your solution designs and proposals to stakeholders and technical leadership serving as a trusted advisor on mainframe systems architecture. You will alsoshare knowledge andexpertisewith colleagues mentor junior engineers and contribute to our engineering culture via code reviews technical presentations and participation in internal communities.

Your team:In our agile operating model crews are aligned to larger products and services that fulfill business needs through multiple autonomous pods.Youllbe working in theMainframe Platform Core Services team a global crew responsible for mainframe infrastructure services and innovation. You will collaborate closely with other specialized mainframe engineering teams (e.g. DB2 Engineering and Online Systems Engineering for CICS/MQ) to deliver end-to-end reliable solutions. This role involves frequent interaction with operational teams across geographies (such as Switzerland USA) to ensure alignment of system enhancements and operations. As a senior memberyoullofteninterface withlead engineering boards and stakeholders to align mainframe platform improvements with business goals.

Mandatory Skills

You have10 years experience in z/OS systems programmingor a similar senior engineering role. Your qualifications include:

Deep knowledge of z/OS internals Expert skills inz/OS operating system architecture design and implementation with mastery of core z/OS components and subsystems.

ParallelSysplex& Coupling Facility mastery Comprehensive experience inGeographically Dispersed ParallelSysplex(GDPS) operations and Coupling Facility management to ensure high availability and minimal outages.

SMP/E and system installationHands-onexpertisewith SMP/Epackaging installation and maintenance of z/OS software and operating system; capable of planning and executing complex system upgrades and ensuring OS currency (experience up to z/OS 3.1 preferred).

Programming & Scripting Proficiency inREXX TSO/ISPF JCL and other system programming languages; familiarity withAssemblercoding is a plus.

Performance & Tools Stronganalytical skillsand thorough knowledge of z/OS performance tuning and system utilities; experience with IBM and non-IBM system management tools monitoring and problem determination utilities.

Problem Management & Support Proven experience providingLevel 3 supportfor mainframe OS infrastructure including diagnosing complex systemissuesand devising permanent solutions.

• Independent and Proactive A self-driven engineer capable of workingindependently taking initiative inidentifyingsystem improvements and proactively addressing potential issues or vulnerabilities.

• Change Management & Documentation Good understanding ofchange management processes with an ability to write clear system design and architecture documents (e.g. network and system design concept documents) and to guide technical changes from concept through production.

• Continuous Learning & Strategic Thinking Eagerness tolearnnew technologiesand practices reusing strategic platforms and standards; adept at evaluating options and makinglong-term architectural decisionsthat ensure sustainability.

• Communication & LeadershipStrong communication skillsare essential: fluent English (written and spoken) ismandatory and German language skills are a plus. You are comfortable presenting complex technical decisions to stakeholders and senior management. You alsodemonstrateleadership through mentoring and by influencing architecture and engineering best practices across the mainframe community.

Shift Timing- 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to caste colour creed religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability HIV status or any other status protected by law. Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact our Talent Acquisition team to place a request.