Z/Os Systems Programmer

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers.

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.

UNUM is looking to expand our mainframe system programmer team as we look at the technical solutions to expand our support of existing and future business requirements as well as resiliency. Our team of innovative mainframe system programmers are looking for pioneers of technology to assist with our vision of the mainframe and where it can take us. If you are an out of the box thinker, like new technology, have a futuristic view of what the mainframe can do please come and join our team.
This candidate will have systems programming experience installing, configuring, supporting z/OS software. in additions to working on various Proofs of Concepts of technologies such as zCX and WAZI and looking at software solutions to assist the Business such as DVM Data Virtualization.

The z/OS Systems Programmer is responsible for installing, customizing, and maintaining the z/OS operating system for IBM and non-IBM software as well as working on projects with various teams within and outside the Mainframe environment.

They will work on various Proofs of Concepts to further research and evaluate new/existing software products and how they can support Business requirements as well as prepare the Mainframe for future initiatives. The person will assist our team members with technical questions, direction, tuning and problem resolution. Monitoring and tuning of software will also be a part of the daily routine.

The z/OS Systems Programmer will:

• Ensure 24x7x365 Business reliability, availability, and scalability
• Research and evaluate software products.
• Provide leadership within the team
• Install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E or vendor specific installation
• Provide mentoring to others inside and outside the team
• Support of Capacity Planning, Disaster Recover, etc.

Required Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of z/Enterprise server technology, software technology, systems analysis, research techniques, systems development standards and quality and cost controls.
• Knowledge of multiple software components SMPE, HCD/IOD, JES2, VTAM, TCP/IP, TSO/ISPF, SYNCSORT, SDSF, SMF, WLM, RACF, WebSphere MQ, z/OSMF, and various OEM system software such as MOBIUS, Tivoli SA, VPS, CA-VIEW, SAS
• Advanced knowledge of components of z/OS operating system, SYSPLEX, CICS/TS, DB2, TSO, JES2, WLM and interaction.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Able to install and integrate third-party software.
• Skilled at JCL and REXX
• Able to document troubleshoot problems and communicate with business and technical personnel at all levels.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$86,400.00-$168,500.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

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