Senior z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer (SAS)

Job Description

Mainframe Technical Consultant (SAS Programming ) - REMOTE Experience: 15 - 20 Years Exp Salary : USD 5,600-8,960 / month Preferred Notice Period : Within 30 Days Shift : 1:00PM to 10:00PM IST Opportunity Type: Remote Placement Type: Contractual Contract Duration: Full-Time, Indefinite Period (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients) Must have skills required : DB2, DFSORT/SYNCSORT, JCL, REXX, SAS Programming, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, z/OS Good to have skills : CA-MICS, Communication Skills, MXG Software, SAS/ITRM, z/Linux, zCX Containers Fundraising & Marketing Agency (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for: Mainframe Technical Consultant (SAS Programming ) - REMOTE who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you. Role Overview Description Mainframe Technical Consultant Essential Skills / Experience The successful applicant must have 15 to 20+ Years of extensive experience and demonstrable experience of working within a z/OS Mainframe environment, preferably within multiple Customer Sites. The ideal candidate will have an extensive z/OS Systems Programming background: Must have SAS programming and knowledge of SAS Administration, SAS products and the development of Applications based on the SAS language. Knowledge of CA-MICS, SAS/ITRM and MXG Software is highly desirable. Must have knowledge of z/OS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, USS, SDSF, SMF, DB2, SQL, REXX, z/OS Assembler, DFSORT/SYNCSORT. Must have knowledge of IBM Software products and utilities. Knowledge of z/Linux and zCX Containers would be an advantage. Must be experienced with MS/Excel, MS/PowerPoint and MS/Word Must have experience of using SAS on distributed platforms (Windows, Linux) Must be able to work independently, have excellent communication skills and be a true Team player Role Description This role would ideally suit an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer that has many years of experience working in the z/OS environment, for multiple Customers, with exposure to z/OS technologies and software. There will be a specific focus on SAS Software and SAS language programming; there will be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies from multiple vendors. Altairs SLC Software is a SAS language interpreter, compiler and executor and is the only viable replacement for SAS Software. The job holder will be expected to become an advocate for Altairs SLC Software both within Altair itself and also to Customers and User groups/forums. They will be involved in promoting SLC Software and supporting Teams within Altair from an initial pre-sales phase all the way through to the design and delivery of migration projects supporting the transition of Customer Applications from SAS Software to SLC Software. This is a key role within Altair and the job holder will be expected to perform as a subject matter expert and to contribute to a wide range of SLC related projects. The job holder will probably work remotely but will have a defined Altair office that they may be required to attend on a weekly basis; they will also be expected to visit Customer Sites when appropriate and this may require international travelling. As Altair is a Company operating across the World, the job holder may be required to attend meetings outside their normal/previous daily working hours range in order to support potential/existing Customers in different time zones. Responsibilities Supporting Customers in the installation of proprietary Altair tools and utilities that are required to support and undertake a discovery of all aspects of their existing use of SAS Software to execute SAS language programs. Monitoring and profiling the use of SAS Software within a Customers z/OS environment using Altairs proprietary tools. Development, maintenance and execution of Data Analytics to create reports that support viable plans for projects to migrate a Customer environment from using SAS Software to using Altairs SLC Software. Designing new IT architectures and solutions for Customers to replace any existing environment based on SAS Software with one based on Altairs SLC Software. Provide education and demonstration to Customers on Altair SLC Software and its installation, implementation, deployment and use within their environment. Delivery of SAS to SLC Migration projects, following approved plans, within the agreed timescales and cost estimates; supporting Altairs Project Management Team in all related activities. Defining and delivery of SLC Optimisation projects to ensure that Customers Applications, based on the SAS language as supported by Altairs SLC Software, are performing as per Customer requirements with optimal resource usage and operational efficiencies. Preparation and delivery of presentations to Customers of project plans, architecture designs. Supporting the Sales Teams within Altair to provide guidance and advice to them in their discussions with potential Customers (Pre-Sales) and during the implementation of migration and optimisation projects. Preparation and delivery of presentations to technical and sales Teams within Altair as part of on-going knowledge sharing/transfer initiatives to expand the skills and knowledge within Altair. Engagement type- Contract to hire Shift - 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Mode of Work - remote Interview Process - 4 Rounds How to apply for this opportunity: Easy 3-Step Process: 1. Click On Apply! And Register or log in on our portal 2. Upload updated Resume & Complete the Screening Form 3. Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview! About Our Client: Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) is a global leader in computational intelligence, which provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and AI. Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. About Uplers: Our goal is to make hiring and getting hired reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant product and engineering job opportunities and progress in their career. 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