Senior System Programmer- Mainframe - Banyan Software
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
About H&W Computer Systems, Inc. (Banyan's Portfolio Operating Company)
Since 1979, H&W has been creating superior mainframe software solutions to meet the needs of large data centers. Today, many corporations worldwide, including Global 500 companies, trust H&W as a partner for their critical enterprise software. We enjoy the atmosphere of a small company that knows a work life balance is the priority, while having the support of a big parent company.
Location: United States, Remote
Work timing: (EST Hours)
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Job Title: Senior System Programmer- Mainframe Development
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with deep expertise in IBM mainframe environments. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and maintenance of mainframe applications. In addition, there will be knowledge sharing with other team members with the goal of building a stronger, more diverse knowledge pool.Key Responsibilities:
- Product Development and Enhancement:
- Design, develop, and implement product improvements and new features.
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting:
- Provide direct support to customers through email and phone, answering inquiries and diagnosing issues.
- Assist sales teams by addressing technical questions from prospective customers.
- Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Engage in Quality Assurance testing to ensure product stability and reliability.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and maintain technical and customer documentation related to enhancements, fixes, and product updates.
- Research and Development:
- Keep up with emerging mainframe technologies and identify opportunities to integrate them into existing products.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in IBM Assembler language.
- Proven experience (8+ years) in mainframe development, with expertise in languages such as COBOL, JCL, and VSAM.
- Deep understanding of z/OS internals, interfaces, and services.
- Expertise in VSAM internals, interfaces, and tuning.
- Background in CICS/TS programming (API).
- Experience with z/OS systems software development.
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- z/OS Systems Programming experience, including MVS, SSI, and SSOB.
- Familiarity with IBM product installation, configuration, and deployment (SMPE).
- Background in Technical Support or Quality Assurance.
- Additional knowledge in:
- COBOL
- LINUX
- TCP/IP
- VTAM
- z/PDT
- z/VM
- z/VSE
Working Hours:
Our business hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm MST (9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST), with flexible working arrangements. Core working hours are from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm MST (12:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST), supporting a balanced work-life approach.
Benefits:
Our benefit offerings include health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Also paid holidays and a generous paid time off policy (with a CEO who encourages you to use it!). We also have a 401k with matching up to 4%.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
