Senior System Programmer
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Job Description
What is the opportunity
This role is responsible for providing software support and technical guidance to system programmers operations staff and application developers in the evaluation installation maintenance and troubleshooting of IMS & CICS systems as well as associated vendor products across multiple development testing and production environments.
What will do you do
Rapidly response to IMS & CICS issues as they arise utilizing specialized troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime and business impact. Efficiently diagnose problems collect system dumps and initiate corrective actions to restore system functionalities.
Open cases on IBM support portal. Collect necessary documentations including system dumps job log trace and diagnostic information to expedite issue resolution in collaboration with IBM support.
Provide expert consulting services to applications and operation teams facilitating a deep understanding of IMS & CICS functions and resolving any system related inquiries. Regularly communicate system status issue resolution updates and potential impact to senior management.
Install and support multiple IMSplex & CICSPlex configurations including IMS Connect regions managing WAS and MQ transaction inputs Omegamon/IMS & Omegamon/CICS monitoring and Db2 back-ends across 2 development LPARs 5 testing LPARs and 9 production LPARs. Ensure high availability for numerous applications in all production environments.
Review vendor HIPER lists weekly to identify critical RBC-impacting fixes and schedule them for installation following RBC Enterprise Operations Standard.
Support the implementation of IMS catalog and IMS managed ACB.
Identify opportunities for tuning IMS & CICS performance to ensure SLA requirements are maintained or exceeded.
Maintain an excellent understanding of IMS & CICS technology and interfacing technologies such as Db2 MQ & WAS supported by other areas of RBC.
Install configure and support IMS tools such as Fast Path Solution Pack DB Solution Pack LIU IMS Tool Base IRLM IMSPA IMSPI CICSPA C/Prof IMS Connect and IMS Connect Extension.
Ensure IMS & CICS software and RBC-developed code are maintained at appropriate SMP/E maintenance levels to minimize RBCs exposure to known risks.
Direct research identify and recommend exploiting new IMS and z/OS features and functions such as z/OS Connect EE API processing and RBC written code to ensure proper use of technology while adhering to RBCs long-term architectural direction.
Provide expert technical advice to operation staff and application developers as required to assist in the resolution of their problems.
Recommend and implement strategies to ensure that all IMS & CICS regions/transactions are fully secured using RACF security.
Create clear technical documentation and ensure compliance with all security and audit requirements.
Ensure that changes to supported vendor software and RBC written code are documented in the ServiceNow change management system and that emergency changes for production are within RBC standards.
Share experiences and knowledge with all members of the team through open communications. Provide learning and training opportunities for junior team members.
What do you need to succeed
Must haves:
At least 5 years experience supporting IMS/CICS.
Experience with a variety of tools such as IMSPA IMSPI CICSPA IMS Fast Path utilities Fault Analyzer File-Aid RMF C/Prof and Omegamon.
SMP/E experience.
Subsystem tuning experience.
IMS/CICS Installation support diagnostics techniques.
Experience in various programming languages. (e.g. Cobol JCL Rexx and Assembler)
Security products e.g. RACF.
z/OS system technical knowledge.
Nice to haves:
Results-oriented and deadline-driven with the ability to consistently meet high-quality standards while managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
Whats in it for you
We thrive on the challenge to be our best progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other reaching our potential making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits competitive compensation commissions and stock where applicable.
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic collaborative progressive and high-performing team.
Flexible work/life balance options.
Opportunities to do challenging work.
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Senior IC
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