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General Motors

27d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Limerick
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in mainframe, z/OS expertise, troubleshooting skills, SRE mindset, automation ability, and knowledge of SMP/E, Db2, REXX, and system diagnostics. Team player for 24x7 support.
  • You will manage and support mainframe platforms, optimize performance, ensure service continuity, implement automation, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across teams in a 24x7 environment.

Requirements

  • Experienced technologist in the mainframe space
  • Ability to install/upgrade/maintain/support our mainframe product roadmap
  • Apply experience regards optimizing future support models leveraging modern solutions
  • Appreciation and knowledge of the wider IT infrastructure and the interfaces with the z/OS platform (APIs/CICD software development pipelines/Linux)
  • The ability to execute tasks proficiently and with minimal supervision to add real business value.
  • 3+ years’ relevant technical experience
  • An Arts/Science degree or STEM qualification advantageous.
  • Demonstrable experience with implementing technical solutions in accordance with an agreed technical design and GM standards.
  • SRE mindset with ability identify opportunities for automation
  • Experienced in troubleshooting, researching, and resolving multipart issues.
  • Ability to understand technical details to execute product upgrades and maintenance requirements.
  • Ability to support systems in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
  • Observe mainframe standards and audit requirements.
  • Work well as part of a team.
  • Cross company collaboration with one team approach.
  • Working knowledge and skills with the standard z/OS tools. Db2 and/or IMS knowledge and experience advantageous.
  • Knowledge of SMP/E (commands, terminology, problem determination). Ability to use SMP/E to apply maintenance, perform installs, and maintain SMP/E environments.
  • Knowledge with REXX, CLIST, ASSEMBLER, PYTHON, or other relevant mainframe programming is advantageous.
  • Ability to utilize system diagnostics to arrive at problem solutions (Messages and Codes, dumps, console messages, IBM Redbooks etc.)

Responsibilities

  • As a z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer, you will play a key role in deploying, managing, and supporting GM’s mainframe platforms. This includes collaborating with vendors, infrastructure teams, database administrators, and application teams to proactively install, monitor, upgrade, and maintain hardware and software within GM’s mainframe ecosystem.
  • The team’s responsibilities include maintenance, performance optimization, capacity planning, scheduling, service continuity, and implementing global monitoring and automation solutions to ensure best-in-class availability.
  • Observe mainframe standards and audit requirements.
  • Work well as part of a team.
  • Cross company collaboration with one team approach.
  • Ability to support systems in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
  • Experienced in troubleshooting, researching, and resolving multipart issues.
  • Ability to understand technical details to execute product upgrades and maintenance requirements.
  • Demonstrable experience with implementing technical solutions in accordance with an agreed technical design and GM standards.
  • SRE mindset with ability identify opportunities for automation.
  • Apply experience regards optimizing future support models leveraging modern solutions.
  • Ability to install/upgrade/maintain/support our mainframe product roadmap.
  • Appreciation and knowledge of the wider IT infrastructure and the interfaces with the z/OS platform (APIs/CICD software development pipelines/Linux).
  • The ability to execute tasks proficiently and with minimal supervision to add real business value.

FAQs

What is the role of a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer at GM?

The Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer will deploy, manage, and support GM’s mainframe platforms, collaborating with various teams to install, monitor, upgrade, and maintain hardware and software within GM’s mainframe ecosystem.

What are the primary responsibilities of this position?

Primary responsibilities include maintenance, performance optimization, capacity planning, scheduling, service continuity, and implementing global monitoring and automation solutions to ensure high availability.

What is the minimum experience required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have at least 3+ years of relevant technical experience in the mainframe space.

What are the technical expectations for this role?

Candidates should have working knowledge of standard z/OS tools, familiarity with SMP/E, and experience with programming languages such as REXX, CLIST, ASSEMBLER, or PYTHON.

Is there an on-call requirement for this position?

Yes, candidates should be able to support systems in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

What educational background is preferred for this role?

An Arts/Science degree or STEM qualification is advantageous.

What is the work arrangement for this job?

This position will require employees to be onsite a minimum of three days per week in the Limerick office and allow for two days of remote work.

Are there opportunities for collaboration within the company?

Yes, the role requires cross-company collaboration with a one-team approach.

What is GM's vision related to sustainability?

GM's vision focuses on achieving Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and they embrace the responsibility to lead the change for a better world.

What is GM's philosophy regarding diversity and inclusion?

GM is committed to being a workplace free of discrimination and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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General Motors

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.