Assembler Mainframe Developer in London

You may occasionally be required to travel for business. This role can be based remotely in the United Kingdom.

At BMC, trust is not just a word - it’s a way of life! We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud!

We help our customers free up time and space to become an Autonomous Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead - and are relentless in the pursuit of innovation! 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.

BMC Software is looking for a Senior Product Developer to join our dynamic development team! In this role, you will be a contributing member of the team responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging software programs. These include software tools, operating systems, application programming interfaces, user interfaces, and cross-platform communication solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the product domain, the software development lifecycle, and the processes involved in creating high-quality products. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects, solve complex challenges, and collaborate with a talented team of professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success:

• Develop and deliver products, product lines, and solutions using Assembler and C.
• Design, code, and resolve defects in increasingly complex, multi-tier software solutions.
• Produce a range of high-quality design options, demonstrating a broad depth of technical knowledge and insight.
• Conduct thorough code and design reviews.
• Make high-impact decisions by identifying and pursuing development paths that deliver the greatest value.
• Research, design, code, unit test, and implement features and applications while providing ongoing support.
• Present functional designs and technical specifications to peers and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Create functional designs and specifications from business requirements to guide the development process effectively.
• Work directly with global clients on complex product issues and escalations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to the development team.

Requirements:

• 8+ years' proven experience with IBM assembler coding and development, Application Development and z/OS Processing Environment.
• Extensive development experience using 64-bit Assembler and 31-bit Assembler programming languages.
• Experience with C, REXX, Python is a plus.
• Experience with Mainframe environment (TSO/ISPF, JCL etc), IBM Mainframe z/OS internals (JES2, SMS, HSM); z/OS communications TCP/IP and VTAM and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER, etc.)
• Working knowledge of mainframe debugging tools: IPCS, XDC, FILEAID.
• Coding experience in a multitasking, reentrant and/or sysplex environment.
• Understanding of zLinux and Unix System Services.
• Experience with code merging activities using source code control systems such as ISPW.
• In-depth experience in troubleshooting problems and debugging code at application levels to resolve technical issues and upgrade software and assist in defect resolution.
• Self-starter able to work independently to provide quality solutions with little oversight as a part of a team.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to get work done through others.
• Ability to work on Agile teams.
• Fluent English (written and verbal) communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country-specific benefits. At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at/near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is £69,000 - £115,000.