Senior Systems Programmer

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Senior Systems Programmer for our mainframe environment who thrives at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, software evaluation, and enterprise grade deployment.

As a Senior Systems Programmer, you will play a critical technical lead role in evaluating, selecting and deploying vendor-supplied systems software packages. You will serve as the primary technical authority for integrating third-party software into our core infrastructure, ensuring high performance, stability, security, and scalability across our enterprise environment.

You will bridge the gap between business and technical requirements, working closely with software vendors, security teams, database administrators, and application developers to deliver resilient systems that support mission-critical healthcare operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead technical evaluations, working with vendors to design and implement high-availability hardware and software systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the installation, configuration, testing and deployment of complex third-party systems software upgrades.
• Monitor system performance, diagnose complex bottlenecks, and implement turning measures for high availability and low latency across operating environments.
• Ensure all deployed systems software adheres to strict healthcare compliance frameworks and internal corporate security standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive diagrams, deployment documentation, installation runbooks, and business recovery procedures.
• Partners with enterprise architects, cybersecurity teams and application support to resolve escalated production issues and guide long-term technology roadmaps.

This Position Requires

• Bachelor of Science in computer science, mathematics, or related field.
• Ten years of IBM mainframe z/OS System Programming experience.
• Experience in Storage Administration.
• Experience in IOCP/HCD Administration.
• Knowledge of and experience with IBM operating system problem determination and resolution support utility programs.
• Experience using SMP/E to install operating systems and program products and required maintenance.
• Must be proficient in MS Office products.

Preferred

• Systems Programming experience with DB2 in a Mainframe environment.
• Experience performing system and application problem determination and resolution.
• Experience in Security Administration.
• z/VM experience.

What to Expect

• A work environment with a focus on your health which allows you to thrive.
• The walking track, onsite gym and café are just a few of the highlights of the campus.
• Monthly Team Blue events allow you to meet new people and quickly become a member of the team.

Pay and benefits

With a highly competitive compensation package that includes medical benefits, 401k, ample paid time off and a schedule that supports true work/life balance, you could continue your career in an organization focused on building a healthier Mississippi.

How to Apply and the Process

• Set up a Workday account and complete your application process.
• Attach a copy of a resume and cover letter.
• Check your email for updates.
• Processes may include phone screen, testing, in-person interview (s), skill-based assessments, background and drug testing.

Bring your experience, expertise and dedication to working for our customers.

It's good to be Blue!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.