Solution Delivery Architect (ZOS AUTH Code)

About Us (Ensono)

Ensono is an expert technology adviser and managed service provider. As a relentless ally we accelerate clients digital transformation to achieve business outcomes that stand to last. Our dedicated team helps organizations optimize todays systems across any hybrid environment with services such as consulting mainframe and application modernization public cloud migration and cloud-native development. With certified experts in AWS Azure and Google Cloud and recognized as Microsoft Datacenter Transformation Partner of the Year Ensono has over 3500 associates globally and is headquartered in greater care about your success offering comprehensive strategic and managed services for mission-critical applications. Our Advisory and Consulting services can help upfront with an application strategy or find the right places for your applications whether its public multi or hybrid cloud or mainframe. And because we span across all mission-critical platforms we can meet you wherever you are in your digital transformation journey with 24/7 support when you need it. We are your relentless ally flexing with you when challenges emerge so you dont feel stuck in place. With cross-platform certifications and decades of experience our technology experts have become an extension of your team so youre continuously innovating doing more with less while remaining secure. And thats just the beginning.

Job Role

Provide premium zOS system programming support and services to Ensono mainframe clients. The successful candidate will perform mainframe zOS operating System upgrades (V2.5 and V3.1) using SMPE and zOS workflows ISV product upgrades/maintenance apply for zOS compatibility to support our customers mainframe environments and ensure contractual obligations are met. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely upgrades of zOS ISV products before end of support. As a recognized leader in IT infrastructure management Ensono is dedicated to cultivating talented individuals with unique skillsets who know how to dream big and build bigger. We are looking for passionate and self-motivated candidates to apply for our Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer open position!This position is a full-time entry level job role. We prefer candidates be located within Bangalore or Chennai or Pune.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration installation & maintenance using SMP/E and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Support other team: storage management performance tuning capacity planning security networking and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Participate in software(ISVs and zOS) deployments and various support functions as defined by the department manager.
• Possess interpersonal skills needed to foster good relations with business and development users.
• Assist team members to solve problems make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.
• Review and Approve documentation of system software products including usage instructions configuration notes test plans details of customizations necessary for our environment as well as process and procedure guide

Experience level

• 8 years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
• Bachelors degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
• Mainframe Certifications / Badges is an added advantage

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Operating system z/OS upgrades workflow execution.
• JES3/JES2 initialization
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades maintenance decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.
• Technically guide a team of highly motivated system programmers with technical working sessions.

Good to have skills

• Possess the drive and self-motivation to sharpen current skills while also learning something new
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel PowerPoint Project and Word) or MAC equivalent products
• Possess a conceptual or practical understanding of or have a willingness to learn various technologies including but not limited to Mainframe Open Systems Networking etc.
• Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner - sharp communication skills both verbal and written
• Decision making skills know when to ask for guidance/help or when to escalate an issue
• Possess strong analytical/problem-solving organizational and time management skills
• Proactive attitude dependable and detailed-oriented
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and manage the stress level
• Ability to actively participate within a team and collaborate with others effectively
• Ability to take constructive criticism or receive corrective instructions without offense

Shift Timings

• 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST

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.