Mainframe System Programmer

TALENDICA; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in the United States is seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to install and maintain mainframe software. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in SMP/E maintenance. This role involves supporting z/OS architecture and participating in a 24x7 on-call rotation. The candidate should possess excellent troubleshooting skills and be familiar with security frameworks like ACF2 or RACF. A background in compliance-driven industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or equivalent.
• Strong expertise with SMP/E installation and maintenance.
• Experience supporting multiple ISV products.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain mainframe software.
• Support z/OS architecture and Parallel Sysplex.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Skills

z/OS support skills

SMP/E installation and maintenance

JCL

REXX

Parallel Sysplex knowledge

Diagnostic tooling

ACF2 or RACF security frameworks

Strong communication skills

Tools

CA7/CA11 scheduling tools

JIRA

Job description

NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Skill Set 1: Installation and maintenance of mainframe software using SMP/e, zOSMF or other standard methods

Skill Set 2: z/OS support skills including JCL, REXX, CLIST, DFSMS, DFDSS

Skill Set 3: Knowledge of z/OS Parallel Sysplex, IPL process, system automations (OPS/MVS)

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or equivalent mainframe engineering role.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with SMP/E installation, deployment, and maintenance processes.
• Experience supporting multiple ISV products listed above.
• Solid understanding of z/OS architecture, Parallel Sysplex, utilities, subsystems, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities, including dump analysis, abend review, and diagnostic tooling.
• Familiarity with ACF2 or RACF security frameworks.
• Ability to participate in a 24×7 on‑call rotation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience with CA7/CA11 scheduling tools.
• Working knowledge of key z/OS subsystems such as CICS, DB2, and USS/zFS.
• Proficiency with diagnostic and performance tools including SMF, RMF, IPCS, and SDSF.
• Ability to develop or maintain scripts using REXX, CLIST, or similar scripting languages.
• Background supporting high‑availability or disaster‑recovery environments, including experience with Sysplex architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with GDPS operations, particularly for multi‑site resiliency or coordinated recovery workflows.
• Comfort working within agile delivery methods, including use of tools such as JIRA.
• Experience in regulated or compliance‑driven industries (e.g., financial services).
• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation using modern platforms (e.g., OneNote, Confluence).

Thanks & Regards,

Sr. Technical Recruiter

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