Compunnel
Senior IBM Mainframe Programmer
Compunnel, Aliso Viejo, California, United States, 92656
Description
Looking for a senior-level IBM Mainframe and z/OS Systems Programmer to work onsite in Omaha, Nebraska or in Berkley Heights, NJ with experience with z/OS internals (JES2, SMS, HSM); z/OS communications TCP/IP and VTAM; JCL, IBM Utilities (IEBGENER, etc.) and REXX (Python a plus) scripting; VSAM, DB2, and sequential data formats; and programming languages such as Cobol, IBM Assembler, experience with Java is a plus.
Experience in z/OS Operations activities, e.g. IPLs, Stand Alone Dump, and console operations is a plus.
Candidate needs to have experience with mentoring/sharing technical knowledge, provide technical guidance and feedback to junior Systems Programmers.
Eligible to work on Federal contracts
Expectations from this role:
Independently develops error free code with high quality validation of applications, guides other developers and assists Lead 1 – Software Engineering
Understand and provide input to the application/feature/component designs; developing the same in accordance with user stories/requirements.
Code, debug, test, document and communicate product/component/features at development stages.
Select appropriate technical options for development such as reusing, improving or reconfiguration of existing components.
Optimize efficiency, cost and quality by identifying opportunities for automation/process improvements and agile delivery models
Identify the problem patterns and improve the technical design of the application/system
Proactively identify issues/defects/flaws in module/requirement implementation
Assists Lead 1 – Software Engineering on Technical design.
Review activities and begin demonstrating Lead 1 capabilities in making technical decisions
Typical performance measures:
Adherence to engineering process and standards (coding standards)
Adherence to schedule / timelines
Adhere to SLAs where applicable
Number of defects post delivery
Number of non-compliance issues
Reduction of reoccurrence of known defects
Quick turnaround of production bugs
Meet the defined productivity standards for project
Number of reusable components created
Completion of applicable technical/domain certifications
Completion of all mandatory training requirements
Performance Areas:
Code:
Develop code independently for the above
Configure:
Implement and monitor configuration process
Test:
Create and review unit test cases, scenarios and execution
Domain relevance:
Develop features and components with good understanding of the business problem being addressed for the client
Manage Project:
Manage module level activities
Manage Defects:
Perform defect RCA and mitigation
Estimate:
Estimate time, effort, resource dependence for one's own work and others' work, including modules
Document:
Create documentation for own work as well as perform peer review of documentation of others' work
Manage knowledge:
Consume and contribute to project related documents, share point, libraries and client universities
Status Reporting:
Report status of tasks assigned
Comply with project related reporting standards/process
Release:
Execute release process
Design:
LLD for multiple components
Skill Examples:
Explain and communicate the design / development to the customer
Perform and evaluate test results against product specifications
Develop user interfaces, business software components and embedded software components
Manage and guarantee high levels of cohesion and quality
Use data models
Estimate effort, and resources required for developing / debugging features / components
Perform and evaluate test in the customer or target environment
Team Player
Good written and verbal communication abilities
Proactively ask for help and offer help
Knowledge Examples:
Appropriate software programs / modules
Technical designing
Programming languages
DBMS
Operating Systems and software platforms
Integrated development environment (IDE)
Agile methods
Knowledge of customer domain and sub domain where problem is solved
Education/Experience Requirements
Graduate in Engineering or MCA/Equivalent with 3 years of Software Engineering experience
Graduate in Science/Commerce or BCA/Equivalent with 4 years of Software Engineering experience
Education:
Bachelors Degree
Looking for a senior-level IBM Mainframe and z/OS Systems Programmer to work onsite in Omaha, Nebraska or in Berkley Heights, NJ with experience with z/OS internals (JES2, SMS, HSM); z/OS communications TCP/IP and VTAM; JCL, IBM Utilities (IEBGENER, etc.) and REXX (Python a plus) scripting; VSAM, DB2, and sequential data formats; and programming languages such as Cobol, IBM Assembler, experience with Java is a plus.
Experience in z/OS Operations activities, e.g. IPLs, Stand Alone Dump, and console operations is a plus.
Candidate needs to have experience with mentoring/sharing technical knowledge, provide technical guidance and feedback to junior Systems Programmers.
Eligible to work on Federal contracts
Expectations from this role:
Independently develops error free code with high quality validation of applications, guides other developers and assists Lead 1 – Software Engineering
Understand and provide input to the application/feature/component designs; developing the same in accordance with user stories/requirements.
Code, debug, test, document and communicate product/component/features at development stages.
Select appropriate technical options for development such as reusing, improving or reconfiguration of existing components.
Optimize efficiency, cost and quality by identifying opportunities for automation/process improvements and agile delivery models
Identify the problem patterns and improve the technical design of the application/system
Proactively identify issues/defects/flaws in module/requirement implementation
Assists Lead 1 – Software Engineering on Technical design.
Review activities and begin demonstrating Lead 1 capabilities in making technical decisions
Typical performance measures:
Adherence to engineering process and standards (coding standards)
Adherence to schedule / timelines
Adhere to SLAs where applicable
Number of defects post delivery
Number of non-compliance issues
Reduction of reoccurrence of known defects
Quick turnaround of production bugs
Meet the defined productivity standards for project
Number of reusable components created
Completion of applicable technical/domain certifications
Completion of all mandatory training requirements
Performance Areas:
Code:
Develop code independently for the above
Configure:
Implement and monitor configuration process
Test:
Create and review unit test cases, scenarios and execution
Domain relevance:
Develop features and components with good understanding of the business problem being addressed for the client
Manage Project:
Manage module level activities
Manage Defects:
Perform defect RCA and mitigation
Estimate:
Estimate time, effort, resource dependence for one's own work and others' work, including modules
Document:
Create documentation for own work as well as perform peer review of documentation of others' work
Manage knowledge:
Consume and contribute to project related documents, share point, libraries and client universities
Status Reporting:
Report status of tasks assigned
Comply with project related reporting standards/process
Release:
Execute release process
Design:
LLD for multiple components
Skill Examples:
Explain and communicate the design / development to the customer
Perform and evaluate test results against product specifications
Develop user interfaces, business software components and embedded software components
Manage and guarantee high levels of cohesion and quality
Use data models
Estimate effort, and resources required for developing / debugging features / components
Perform and evaluate test in the customer or target environment
Team Player
Good written and verbal communication abilities
Proactively ask for help and offer help
Knowledge Examples:
Appropriate software programs / modules
Technical designing
Programming languages
DBMS
Operating Systems and software platforms
Integrated development environment (IDE)
Agile methods
Knowledge of customer domain and sub domain where problem is solved
Education/Experience Requirements
Graduate in Engineering or MCA/Equivalent with 3 years of Software Engineering experience
Graduate in Science/Commerce or BCA/Equivalent with 4 years of Software Engineering experience
Education:
Bachelors Degree