Mainframe Programmer III (Remote) Job at DP Professionals, Columbia, SC

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  • DP Professionals
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

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 (url removed) to learn more about this position (#(phone number removed)).

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

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work,

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