Mindteck · 2 months ago
Senior IBM Z Communications Programmer (ALC Specialist)-
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expMindteck is seeking a highly specialized and experienced Senior IBM ALC programmer to support their mission-critical ALC-based communications processing application within a z/OS environment. This role is critical for ensuring low-latency, high-volume data transfer and transactional integrity.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Write, debug, and maintain custom high-performance code written in Assembler Language Code (ALC/BAL) to support a communications application
Perform advanced diagnostics, including reading and analyzing system dumps (SVC, ABEND) and network traces to identify and resolve complex, intermittent communications failures at the memory and instruction level
Develop and maintain complex JCL and REXX scripts for message processing automation, monitoring, and problem recovery
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of direct, hands-on experience as an IBM Z Systems Programmer, supporting high-volume transactional or communications environments
Expert-level proficiency in Assembler Language Code (ALC/BAL) is mandatory, with specific experience in writing systems for communications protocols (TCP/IP)
A deep understanding of IBM z/Architecture, z/OS kernel operation, and cross-memory services
Experience with advanced debugging tools (e.g., IPCS) and specialized performance monitoring utilities (e.g., OMEGAMON, NetView)
Strong knowledge of network protocols in the mainframe context (TCP/IP, SNA/VTAM)
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on critical system failures
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Current IBM Systems Programmer certification for z/OS
Familiarity with mainframe security products (e.g., RACF, ACF2) as they relate to network access and channel security
Company
Mindteck
Mindteck is a global technology company devoted to delivering knowledge that matters to help clients compete, innovate and propel forward.
1001-5000 employees
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