Sr Systems Programmer V - Mainframe Middleware (CICS, DB2, MQ) & Netwo…
M&T BankSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, Technology, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Over five years of dedicated experience in MVS, z/OS, z-TPF, and z-VM environments
- 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
Responsibilities
- Proactively monitor and analyze the performance of z/OS, MVS, z-TPF, and z-VM systems to identify and resolve bottlenecks, including CPU, memory, I/O, and storage subsystems, ensuring optimal resource utilization and conducting trend analysis to meet SLAs
- Forecast future mainframe resource requirements based on business growth, new application deployments, and workload trends; develop and maintain capacity plans for processors, storage, and the network, providing recommendations for hardware and software upgrades
- Perform detailed performance analysis and tuning of operating systems, subsystems (CICS, Db2, IMS, MQ), and applications to improve efficiency and response times, including tuning WLM policies, I/O subsystems, and other system parameters
- Diagnose and resolve complex mainframe performance issues as a subject matter expert, analyzing system dumps and collaborating with application development and support teams to identify root causes
- Develop and maintain performance and capacity reports for management and technical teams using tools such as RMF, SMF, SAS, and MXG to collect, analyze, and present actionable insights
- For z-VM environments: manage virtual-to-real memory ratios, monitor virtual machine performance, and analyze steal time to ensure efficient workload consolidation
- For z-TPF environments: monitor message traffic, program activity, and file storage using performance analysis tools to maintain high transaction throughput
- Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and application teams to ensure reliability and performance of mission-critical workloads, providing technical guidance and consultation
- Support and participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure timely recovery of mainframe services
Skills
z/OS
MVS
z-TPF
z-VM
Performance Monitoring
Capacity Planning
CPU Monitoring
Memory Analysis
I/O Analysis
Storage Subsystems
Trend Analysis
SLA Management
Visa
Global digital payment network provider
About Visa
Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
$55.8MTotal Funding
ANGEL_INDIVIDUALCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Risks
CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.
Differentiation
Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
Upsides
Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.
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