Hybrid Mainframe Systems Programmer - 12+ Month Contract

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

Chandler (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 89,544 - 93,676

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Mainframe Systems Programmer on a 12+ month contract located in Chandler, AZ with hybrid options across multiple locations including Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC, Pennington, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ.

The role focuses on z/OS system programming, automation, and enterprise operations, offering a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining z/OS, applying PTFs, developing automation with REXX

Qualifications

Experience with IBM z/OS System Programming.
Proficiency with SMP/E, including PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
Proficiency in REXX and Assembler (BAL).

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and support the z/OS operating system, including upgrades and maintenance using SMP/E.
Apply and manage PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
Develop and maintain automation, utilities, and system exits using REXX and Assembler (BAL).
Administer and support z/OS UNIX System Services (USS), including file systems, scripting, permissions, and zFS.
Configure and maintain JES2, including workload management, spool tuning, job classes, and initiator management.
Support TSO/ISPF for system programming and operational activities.
Configure and manage LPARs using Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Diagnose and resolve system issues, including abends, dumps, hardware errors, and performance bottlenecks using IPCS, RMF, and EREP.
Develop automation, reusable templates, operational standards, and deployment runbooks.
Evaluate third-party mainframe software and contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Support change management, risk management, and enterprise operational excellence.