FIS · 3 days ago
z/OS Systems Programmer Senior
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expFIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for the financial services industry. The z/OS Systems Programmer Senior will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and problem resolution of z/OS operating system software and will provide 24x7x365 on-call support, ensuring high availability in a complex environment.
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Responsibilities
Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for z/OS operating system software using SMP/e
Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system support products using SMP/e. Vendor list includes products from CA, BMC, ASG, Compuware, MacKinney, Vanguard, and several others
HCD gens
Coding and problem resolution for installation exits
Creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs
Interaction with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management
Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel
Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required
Able to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend
Work with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products
Work locally in the Brown Deer Data Center (Milwaukee, WI area) during normal US business hours (roughly around 8 AM to 5 PM Central time) and possibly travel to work with similar groups and provide service in other FIS data centers or clients of FIS
Support of other strategic data centers, regardless of physical location of employee
Evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients
Maintain and provide documentation
Prepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Computer Science
Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for z/OS operating system software using SMP/e
Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system support products using SMP/e. Vendor list includes products from CA, BMC, ASG, Compuware, MacKinney, Vanguard, and several others
HCD gens
Coding and problem resolution for installation exits
Creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs
Interaction with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management
Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel
Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required
Able to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend
Work with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products
Work locally in the Brown Deer Data Center (Milwaukee, WI area) during normal US business hours (roughly around 8 AM to 5 PM Central time) and possibly travel to work with similar groups and provide service in other FIS data centers or clients of FIS
Support of other strategic data centers, regardless of physical location of employee
Evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients
Maintain and provide documentation
Prepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a vocabulary and style which permits the conveyance of technical information clearly, concisely and unambiguously
Be able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences in a group presentation setting
Have a demeanor and communications style which is commensurate with client facing communications
Be self-motivating and able to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple tasks - completing those tasks within the given timeframe
Be able to function as a team member in a multi-group, multi-team member environment
Be able to use Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL
Have operations or programming experience in a z/OS environment, including experience with JCL, DFDSS, and other utilities
Have experience with developing and executing test plans and verification scripts
Candidate should have a minimum of five or more years experience for a senior level position in a z/OS environment
Preferred
Five or more years as a Systems Programmer Senior level in the z/OS Operating Systems
Senior Level knowledge of planning and performing HCD Hardware Gens and modifications
Knowledge of Project Management methods and techniques
Knowledge of the overall operating system environment and each major component/subsystem (for example JES2, etc.)
Senior Level analytical and problem solving skills using IPCS
Ability to code and debug Assembler
Ability to do installation and maintenance using SMP/e
Company
FIS
FIS is a fintech firm that provides advance integrated banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, and other solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2022-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2018-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Douglas McAllister
CEO | FIS Automotive Market Partner
Stephanie Ferris
CEO and President
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