Lead z/OS Systems Programmer & Upgrade Expert

Orangepeople; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Orangepeople is seeking a seasoned Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to lead architecture, installation, and maintenance of complex z/OS systems in ISV environments. You will drive upgrades, optimize performance, and innovate with SMP/E, z/OSMF, and IBM Utilities.

With 12+ years of experience, you will collaborate with top teams to deliver seamless system solutions, support enterprise initiatives, and elevate mainframe environments across projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS and ISV environments.
• Expert in configuring, installing, upgrading and maintaining mainframe systems.
• Experience with vendor software installations and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform system programming activities including SMP/E config and vendor installs.
• Perform OS upgrades and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Architect, install and configure complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support standardization and new feature implementations.
• Assist storage, performance, capacity, security and networking teams from a z/OS view.
• Collaborate with Mainframe staff to enhance the environment.
• Help teammates solve problems and drive improvements.
• Identify system and process improvements for business initiatives.

Skills

SMP/E installation

ISV installations

z/OS administration

z/OSMF workflow

IBM Utilities

JCL expertise

RSU maintenance

z/OS upgrades

Sysplex management

ISPF/TSO

REXX scripting

Project roadmaps

Stakeholder comms

Tools

SMP/E

z/OSMF

Job description

Orangepeople is seeking a seasoned Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to lead architecture, installation, and maintenance of complex z/OS systems in ISV environments. You will drive upgrades, optimize performance, and innovate with SMP/E, z/OSMF, and IBM Utilities.

With 12+ years of experience, you will collaborate with top teams to deliver seamless system solutions, support enterprise initiatives, and elevate mainframe environments across projects.