Senior System Programmer - Mainframe Assembler

About H&W Computer Systems, Inc. (Banyans Portfolio Operating Company)

Since 1979, H&W has been creating superior mainframe software solutions to meet the needs of large data centers. Today, many corporations worldwide, including Global 500 companies, trust H&W as a partner for their critical enterprise software. We enjoy the atmosphere of a small company that knows a work life balance is the priority, while having the support of a big parent company.

• Job Title: Senior System Programmer- Mainframe Development

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development and Enhancement:
• Design, develop, and implement product improvements and new features.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting:
• Provide direct support to customers through email and phone, answering inquiries and diagnosing issues.
• Assist sales teams by addressing technical questions from prospective customers.
• Quality Assurance and Testing:
• Engage in Quality Assurance testing to ensure product stability and reliability.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Create and maintain technical and customer documentation related to enhancements, fixes, and product updates.
• Research and Development:
• Keep up with emerging mainframe technologies and identify opportunities to integrate them into existing products.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in IBM Assembler language.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in mainframe development, with expertise in languages such as COBOL, JCL, and VSAM.
• Deep understanding of z/OS internals, interfaces, and services.
• Expertise in VSAM internals, interfaces, and tuning.
• Background in CICS/TS programming (API).
• Experience with z/OS systems software development.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• z/OS Systems Programming experience, including MVS, SSI, and SSOB.
• Familiarity with IBM product installation, configuration, and deployment (SMPE).
• Background in Technical Support or Quality Assurance.
• Additional knowledge in:
• COBOL
• LINUX
• TCP/IP
• VTAM
• z/PDT
• z/VM
• z/VSE