Mainframe zLinux Architect & Developer

Overview

Architectural and development responsibilities in a Mainframe zLinux environment.

Responsibilities

• This role will involve Architectural and developing our products in Mainframe zLinux environment.
• This role will involve coordinating with other mainframe developers and testers as well as coordinating with third teams based on the components of our products.

Technical experience

• Strong C and C++ knowledge and experience. Make-file and linking understanding.
• Capable of porting and assisting other developers to complete any required code changes from z/OS to Linux.
• Understands s390x architecture differences to x86 such as "endiness".
• Strong C/C++ debugging knowledge and experience. Such as "gdb" and other tools.
• Able to guide other devs in application debugging processes and steps.
• Strong experience in Bash scripting and use of tools such as 'awk' and 'sed' etc.
• Docker enterprise experience. Can turn customer/company requirements into docker design solutions.
• Understands docker image build design and requirements.
• Product packaging knowledge. Understanding of the various methods available to customers using Linux and z/CX for product installation and deployment.
• Strong SQLite experience. Understands basic DB2 capabilities and can translate into SQLite functions.
• ODBC use and understanding from both system and application level use.
• Minimal/basic HLASM comprehension. For C conversion/implementation on Linux.
• Experience with z/OS ISPF, z/CX and knowledge of zOSMF capabilities.
• Basic network tools experience such as ftp, sftp, scp, rsync etc.
• Basic understanding of UI design frameworks and UX knowledge.
• API use and design experience, access control knowledge and security.
• Basic knowledge and experience of using cryptography and file compression methods.
• GitHub administration experience. Strong git user skills. Able to guide and teach others who may not have any previous experience.
• Experience with using JIRA

Secondary skills

• Strong understanding of software lifecycle management on the mainframe (installation, configuration, test, deployment, update, removal).
• Strong desire for a career in software development and product support.
• In-depth familiarity with the zLinux software environment.
• Ability to understand and maintain existing product software.
• Ability to design new software components that are well behaved from the customer’s point of view.
• Ability to attend to details in all aspects of software development and support.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex software design information such as function and trade-offs of competing designs.

Job responsibilities

• Architectural and development work for our products in the Mainframe zLinux environment.
• Coordination with other mainframe developers, testers, and third teams based on product components.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development