Mainframe System Programmer

Eliassen Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mainframe z/OS System Programmer to support and manage IBM Mainframe systems. This exciting remote position involves designing, implementing, and integrating complex software while troubleshooting critical issues. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience with the z/OS operating system and related software to enhance system performance and ensure corporate standards are met. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment and have a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of infrastructure experience required.
• Proficiency in z/OS and related software administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and support complex software in a multi-tiered environment.
• Troubleshoot critical system issues and recommend solutions.

Skills

z/OS operating system

SMPE

TSO

VSAM file management

JCL

Assembler language programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Advanced degree

Job description

The Mainframe z/OS System Programmer will be responsible for supporting and managing the IBM Mainframe system, including the z/OS operating system and related software and subsystems, as well as third-party vendor utilities. This role involves designing, implementing, and integrating complex software in a multi-tiered environment, troubleshooting critical system issues, and recommending system software solutions to meet corporate standards.

Due to client requirements, we can only consider W2 Hourly & Salaried employment; applicants must be United States Citizens or Permanent Residents. No C2C.

This is a Contract to Hire, 100% Remote position.

Team Overview: The candidate will be responsible for supporting the IBM Mainframe system including z/OS operating system and related software and subsystems.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Designing, implementing, integrating, and providing full support for complex software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.
• Researching and recommending the appropriate system software to meet corporate standards and objectives for system performance.
• Identifying and solving complex and critical systems related issues to meet the objectives for the corporation.
• Providing input into platform selection, version implementation, software product recommendation, and usage of enhanced functionality.
• Assisting DCS with complex issues in the installation, support, troubleshooting, and repair of data center equipment.
• Communicating with internal and external system users to address concerns and make sure that technical issues are dealt with appropriately.
• Managing ticket queues and handling complex escalated issues.
• Analyzing repeat incident patterns to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity enhancements.
• Working with vendors to ensure efficient incident resolution.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; Advanced degree preferred.
• Eight to ten (8-10) years of related infrastructure experience required.
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with all aspects of the z/OS operating system as well as administration and support of SMPE, TSO, VSAM file management, and JCL.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and will often be a direct liaison with other IS development and infrastructure teams.
• Assembler language programming experience is a plus.
• z/OS Internals experience is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting