Data Communication System Programmer (z/OS)

Fiserv • Full-time • Remote (New York, United States) • 1m ago

About your role:

The Data Communication System Programmer (z/OS) is responsible for the planning, design, management, configuration, implementation, of z/OS Data Communications software and related ISV data communication software tools (such as file transmission software). This position is responsible for supporting existing systems while ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures; assists Operation and Development teams in problem determination and resolution; closely works with other teams in defining and implementing technical solutions to solve business needs and continuously seek operational and business improvements.

What you'll do:

Work with senior team members to perform problem determination and resolution, capture and transmit system dumps, closely work with vendor’s technical support, and work with other mainframe-based technical teams on production roll-out
Work with internal customers to clarify technical requests, testing and validation, and project support needs
Work with capacity and performance teams in proactively addressing potential performance issues impacting service levels
Work with computer operations to quickly resolve incidents
Support and participate in Disaster Recovery exercises and provide on call support
Perform problem analysis and resolution
Ensure availability and performance objectives, as required by customers and management are maintained for operating systems and for system software components
Provide informal project management for complex projects, provide training to clients and colleagues, assist the Operations Engineering zSeries leaders in reviewing software requirements and establishing technical direction and business strategy for the department

Experience you'll need to have:

6+ years of experience with the application of z/OS communications protocols
6+ years of experience with communication monitoring tools
6+ years of experience with security interfaces and encryption methodologies
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience

Experience that would be great to have:

Strong understanding of transmission methods and software
Experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated industries

Important info about this role:

All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Fiserv and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also may require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.

How you'll work:

This role requires being on-call during non-standard and/or overnight hours on a rotational basis
This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment