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Systems Programmer – Must have CICS and MQ Series- Remote FulltimeRemote - United StatesJR011173

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.

HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION

Role Summary

The Senior Solution Delivery Architect will be responsible for upgrades for CICS Transaction Server, IBM MQ, and associated ISV products. Will also be engaged on the transition from client’s in-house IT into Ensono’s support. The Senior Systems Programmer supporting CICS and MQ for the Transition Team may be engaged in more than one migration or project simultaneously.

What You Will Do :

• Minimal Requirements include five years of experience working within a z/OS environment.

• Familiarity with mainframe functional areas such as z/OS Operating System, Storage, Databases, CICS, IBM MQ, and Disaster Recovery concepts.

• Technical implementation skills required for CICS, MQ, and related ISV software products on the z/OS platform.

• This includes experience with SMP/E, including base installation and maintenance application. Proficiency in interacting with ISV vendors, problem determination and resolution for the products identified above.

• ISV products include, but are not limited to Abend-Aid, Xpediter and Intertest.

• Ability to host meetings and conference calls.

• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients.

• Successful candidate will have experience with CICS and MQ upgrades from start to finish.

• Will serve as primary technical contact for CICS and IBM MQ for one or more clients during transition. Experience supporting CICS and IMB MQ on zOS is required. Experience with DB2, IMS, or zOS

• Operating System a plus. Successful candidate will have experience upgrading CICS and IBM MQ on zOS.

What You Will Need:

• Will be responsible for upgrades of a clients CICS regions, MQ Queue Managers, and support of CICS, MQ, and related ISV’s.

• Learn client environments as they transition into Ensono

• Help transition support of client environment to Ensono Steady State teams

• Attend client meetings to understand environment

• Address issues as they arise during client migration.

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That’s why we’ve outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it’s important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.   

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place where we unleash Associates to Do Great Things – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.

We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.

• Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan

• Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield

• 401(k) with a generous company match

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

• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

• Wellness program

• Flexible work schedule

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 [email protected] .

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