Experienced Full Stack Senior Customer Solutions Engineer – IBM Mainframe Modernization and Monitoring
Are you a seasoned expert in mainframe modernization and monitoring, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where creativity, curiosity, and passion come together to drive innovation? If so, we invite you to join our team at blithequark as a Senior Customer Solutions Engineer, working on our IBM System Z Professional Services team.
About blithequark
At blithequark, we're not just a software company – we're a community of passionate problem-solvers, working together to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, our solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.
Job Summary
As a Senior Customer Solutions Engineer at blithequark, you'll be part of our IBM System Z Professional Services team, working on customer engagements to help install, configure, implement, and provide training for the IBM OMEGAMON product family and various other IBM Mainframe products. You'll be responsible for delivering differentiated exceptional customer experiences, leveraging your technical expertise and creativity to drive innovation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with customers to understand their mainframe modernization and monitoring needs, and develop tailored solutions to meet those needs
- Install, configure, and implement IBM OMEGAMON and other IBM Mainframe products, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance
- Provide training and support to customers on the use and configuration of IBM OMEGAMON and other IBM Mainframe products
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their business needs and delivering solutions that meet those needs
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in mainframe modernization and monitoring, and apply that knowledge to drive innovation and growth
Core Technical Skills
* Strong understanding of z/OS, and optionally z/VM, zLinux, or CICS
- Familiarity with mainframe architecture and components
- Experience with OMEGAMON XE (e.g., for CICS, z/OS, DB2, IMS, Storage, Mainframe Networks)
- Understanding of Tivoli Monitoring Infrastructure and OMEGAMON Enhanced 3270 UI
- Ability to configure and customize OMEGAMON via its parameter libraries (RKANPARU)
- Knowledge of tailoring monitoring profiles and situations
- Experience with TEMS, TEPS, and agents in the IBM Tivoli Monitoring architecture
Configuration and Deployment Skills
* Experience with installing IBM software using SMP/E
- Applying maintenance and configuring product updates
- Experience using Omegamon Configuration Manager
- Defining and enabling situations (alerts), thresholds, and historical data collection
- Implementing security settings via RACF or external security managers
- Configuring SAF-based authentication and authorization
Integration and Automation
* Integrating OMEGAMON with NetView, GDPS, or Service Management tools
- Using APIs or exits for custom alert handling or automation
- Writing and modifying JCL, REXX scripts, or CLISTs
- Setting up historical data collection and reporting via Tivoli Data Warehouse
- Experience with TCR or modern dashboards like Grafana is a plus
Soft Skills and Practices
* Analyzing performance data to tune the system and reduce overhead
- Accurately documenting configurations and changes
- Collaborating with operations teams, developers, and performance analysts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to blithequark core values of trust, humanity, love, and empathy
Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience
- 8 + years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position
- 4+ years customer facing consulting experience
- Development, application lifecycle or change management experience is a plus
Information Security
Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at blithequark is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
At blithequark, we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.
What blithequark can offer you
* Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
- Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
- Life and disability coverage
- Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
- Monthly student debt benefit program
- Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
- Leadership and skills training opportunities
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability
blithequark is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. blithequark is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team of innovators, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. Apply to this job Note: The job description has been rewritten to replace all instances of 'Rocket Software' with 'blithequark'. The rewritten job title is also provided in plain text format. Apply for this job