Senior Mainframe Developer - Assembler

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BMC is looking for a Senior / Lead Assembler Developer to join our amazing IZOT team. The role can be based in the UK / Netherlands / US.

The IZOT product line includes BMC’s Intelligent Z Optimization & Transformation products, which help the world’s largest companies to monitor and manage their mainframe systems. The modernization of mainframe is the beating heart of our product line, and we achieve this goal by developing products that improve the developer experience, the mainframe integration, the speed of application development, the quality of the code and the applications’ security, while reducing operational costs and risks. We acquired several companies along the way, and we continue to grow, innovate, and perfect our solutions on an ongoing basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing products and solutions according to design specifications. This is an amazing role that will allow you to work on a broad array of critical, unique issues and complex programs and solutions. You will also build prototypes and use other techniques to achieve product definition and design goals.

So, if you’re looking for a development role with a lot of influence, opportunities, and challenges. If you love programming for complex products. If you love working with people from all around the world – BMC is the place for you!

*In this role, you will:*
* Successfully develop and deliver products, product lines, and solutions, using Assembler and C
* Design, code, and fix defects of increasingly complex, multi-tier software solutions.
* Produce a range of high-quality design options, reflecting a wide breadth of technical knowledge and insight.
* Conduct code and design reviews.
* Make high-impact decisions; determine which development paths to pursue to deliver the greatest value.
* Evaluate new technologies/innovations and processes that could impact products/solutions including 3rd party releases.
* Work directly with global clients on complex product issues/escalations.
* Mentor/provide technical guidance to the development team.
* Leverage the skill sets of the entire team, take input and advice, combine pieces of information to produce a better answer.

*Requirements:*
* At least 10 years of experience with z/OS Processing Environment.
* At least 7 years of experience in IBM coding and development, using 64-bit Assembler and 31-bit Assembler programming languages.
* Coding experience in a multitasking, reentrant and/or sysplex environment.
* Experienced creating functional designs/specifications from business requirements.
* Experience with IBM Mainframe environment (TSO/ISPF, JCL etc.).
* Excellent knowledge of z/OS structure and logic including knowledge of z/OS operating system internals.
* Experience in developing working code utilizing low-level operating system functions to accomplish a desired task.
* Understanding of zLinux and Unix System Services.
* In depth experience in troubleshooting complex problems at application and systems levels.
* Self-starter with ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
* Fluent English (written and verbal)

*Nice to have:*
* Experience in C / C++ development
* Experience with TCP/IP and related networking protocols.
* Experience with monitoring tools for systems and subsystems in z/OS environments.

*Our commitment to you!*

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:
* Assembler: 7 years (Preferred)