Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Datacom

Ensono
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 10+ years of CA Datacom administration and systems programming experience. This remote role in a 24x7 environment emphasizes on-call support, disaster recovery, and client interaction.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of CA Datacom systems programming and a background in large-scale database environments
    — “10+ years of professional experience in CA Datacom and related products for administration and systems programming support.”
  • Individuals who can balance independent work with cross-team collaboration and vendor coordination
    — “Experience in a large, 24x7 environment and the ability to manage competing priorities.”
  • Professionals with strong documentation habits and a focus on process optimization
    — “Best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation.”

Things to consider

  • On-call support is required, which involves after-hours availability and rotating responsibilities
    — “24x7 on call support will be required as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.”
  • The role demands a high level of responsiveness to multiple clients’ urgent needs
    — “Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight documented strategies for CA Datacom performance tuning and disaster recovery
    — “Develop strategies, processes and best practices in CA Datacom systems programming.”
  • Showcase experience with SQL debugging and optimization in production settings
    — “Ability to write, debug and tune SQL.”
  • Emphasize your ability to interact with vendors and resolve complex database issues
    — “Interacting with vendors for problems and questions.”
  • Demonstrate your track record in managing CA Datacom utilities and database reorganizations
    — “Coding and usage of CA Datacom and related products utilities.”
  • Include examples of database monitoring using CA Sysview and space growth management
    — “Database monitoring including space monitoring and performance monitoring using CA Sysview.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • database optimization
  • database performance reviews
  • new client onboarding
  • database maintenance
Typical background
10+ years of professional experience in CA Datacom

Skills & requirements

Required

Mainframe Database SoftwareCA DatacomDatabase AdministrationDisaster RecoveryDatabase Performance Tuning

Preferred

Multiple Dbms’sSystem Programming

Stack & domain

Mainframe Database SoftwareCA DatacomCA Datacom CICS ServicesCA Datacom ServerCA IdealCA DataqueryVSAM TransparencyCA IPCSQLCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTeamworkMainframeDatabase ManagementDisaster RecoveryProduct SecurityMaintenance

About the role

Original posting from Ensono

Position Summary  

The successful candidate will perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ CA Datacom environments. They will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks including database optimization, database performance reviews and tuning, and new client onboarding.  The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems.  They will also be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as database definition changes, backups and restores, monitoring space growth, database reorganizations, creating and maintaining disaster recovery procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests.  24x7 on call support will be required as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.  The individual will maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy. 

Key Areas of Focus for this Role  

Extensive experience with the following: 

Best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation 

Configure and manage CA Datacom, CA Datacom CICS Services, CA Datacom Server, CA Ideal and related products such as CA Dataquery, VSAM Transparency and CA IPC 

Develop strategies, processes and best practices in CA Datacom systems programming 

Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, product and database security, maintenance and utilization 

Reviewing new versions of CA Datacom and related products for functionality, advising how they benefit the client 

Interacting with vendors for problems and questions 

Disaster recovery of system and application databases 

Troubleshooting and solving production database issues 

Identification and resolution of performance issues 

Database administration including administering and customizing CA Datacom, CA Dataquery, CA Datacom CICS Services, CA Ideal and CA IPC 

Database design and experience with batch and online CA Datadictionary 

Database monitoring including space monitoring and performance monitoring using CA Sysview  

Coding and usage of CA Datacom and related products utilities 

Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities 

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role 

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply. 

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience. 

10+ years of professional experience in CA Datacom and related products for administration and systems programming support. 

Experience in a large, 24x7 environment and the ability to manage competing priorities 

Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients 

After hours on-call support 

Ability to write, debug and tune SQL 

Previous experience in a CA Datacom environment required 

Other Qualifications 

Self-motivated and able to work independently 

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations) 

Ability to work as part of a team and assist teammates when needed   

System programming knowledge of multiple DBMS’s is a bonus. 

Why Ensono? 

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.    

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.  

Some of our benefits include:  

Unlimited Paid Days Off   

Three health plan options 

401k with company match   

Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts   

Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave  

Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding  

Enhanced fertility coverage  

Wellness program   

Flexible work schedule   

Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers  

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.  

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.   

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.   

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.  

Source: Ensono careers

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