DXC Technology

Senior z/OS Communications Systems Programmer – ALC Specialist

DXC Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: ConnecticutMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $105,500 - $195,900 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of direct, hands-on experience as an IBM z/OS Systems Programmer supporting high-volume transactional or communications environments.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Assembler Language Code (ALC/BAL) is mandatory, with specific experience writing system for communications protocols (TCP/IP).
  • 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).
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on critical system failures.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • employee wellness
  • life and disability insurance
  • retirement savings plan
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Assembler Language Code (ALC/BAL)JCLREXXTCP/IPIBM z/Architecturez/OS kernel operationcross-memory servicesadvanced debugging toolsperformance monitoring utilitiesnetwork protocols
Soft Skills
problem-solvingindependent work
Certifications
IBM Systems Programmer certification for z/OS