Lead IBM Z Mainframe Systems Programmer

Sammons Financial Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group seeks a Sr. Systems Programmer to lead administration and optimization of IBM Z-Series mainframe systems. You will manage OS, core software, and hardware, and mentor teams while coordinating with vendors to resolve complex issues.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of tech experience with 3–5 years in system programming, and hands-on knowledge of z/OS, CICS, DB2, and related tools. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS/IT or related field.
• 5–8 years of technical/programming experience with 3–5 years in system programming.
• Mainframe experience is required.
• Familiarity with REXX, JCL, Assembler and COBOL.
• Familiarity with IBM mainframe products: z/OS, CICS, DB2, WebSphere MQ.
• Experience with TCP/IP, DFSMS/HSM, HCD/IOCP, SMP/E, Unix System Services, AMI Ops, RACF or CA-1.
• Ability to manage complex projects, communicate effectively, and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee mainframe operation and stability.
• Analyze, design, implement, and own OS and system software solutions.
• Evaluate, install, configure, and tune IBM Z-Series hardware and z/OS software.
• Manage vendor escalations and lead disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to programming teams.
• Ensure security configurations and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mainframe admin

Technical leadership

Vendor coordination

OS & software tuning

Performance & capacity analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/IT

Tools

REXX

JCL

Assembler

COBOL

z/OS

CICS

DB2

WebSphere MQ

Job description

Sammons Financial Group seeks a Sr. Systems Programmer to lead administration and optimization of IBM Z-Series mainframe systems. You will manage OS, core software, and hardware, and mentor teams while coordinating with vendors to resolve complex issues.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of tech experience with 3–5 years in system programming, and hands-on knowledge of z/OS, CICS, DB2, and related tools. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.