Job summary
Job overview
The Staff Systems Design Engineer at Teradata plays a key role in maintaining stable Mainframe environments to support product testing and certification, ensuring reliable operations and technical leadership in mainframe projects.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves installing, customizing, and maintaining z/OS systems, automating administration tasks, leading mainframe projects, driving operational excellence, participating in support and meetings, proposing process improvements, gathering requirements, and creating documentation.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5-7 years of z/OS systems programming experience, strong technical skills in mainframe systems and tools like RACF, z/VM, and automation, plus a bachelor's degree in a related field. Skills in performance tuning, capacity planning, and integration testing are essential.
Work environment and culture
Teradata promotes a people-first, flexible work culture focused on well-being, inclusivity, and diversity, fostering an equitable and collaborative environment.
Company information
Teradata is a leader in cloud analytics and data platforms for AI, trusted by top companies globally to improve business performance and customer experiences through integrated data solutions.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Engineering Shared Services team, which supports product innovation and delivery by providing developer tools, environments, and data insights to engineering teams.
Company overview
Teradata is a leading provider of database and analytics-related software, products, and services, specializing in helping businesses leverage data to drive insights and decision-making. The company generates revenue through the sale of its data warehousing solutions, cloud-based analytics platforms, and consulting services. Founded in 1979, Teradata has a rich history of innovation in data management and analytics, evolving from its origins in data warehousing to become a prominent player in cloud analytics. Its focus on delivering scalable, high-performance analytics solutions has made it a trusted partner for many global enterprises seeking to harness the power of data.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive experience with z/OS systems programming, including installation, customization, and maintenance of key components like JES2, TSO/E, and SMP/E, as these are critical for the Staff Systems Design Engineer role at Teradata.
Emphasize your skills in automating z/OS administration tasks, security management with RACF, capacity planning, and performance tuning mainframe systems, as well as your ability to lead technical projects and propose process improvements.
Apply through multiple channels such as Teradata's corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application's visibility and reach.
Connect with current Teradata Engineering Shared Services team members on LinkedIn to gain insights about the role and company culture; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Teradata cloud analytics innovations or asking about their experience with mainframe modernization projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating specific keywords from the job description such as 'z/OS systems programmer,' 'RACF,' 'automation,' 'capacity planning,' 'mainframe performance tuning,' and 'Jira,' ensuring your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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