Mainframe System Programmer - Plano TX

Themesoft Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Themesoft Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Mainframe System Programmer to lead z/OS environments, ISV product installations and upgrades. You will architect, install, and configure complex systems using SMP/E, z/OSMF workflows and IBM Utilities to ensure stability and performance.

Responsibilities include OS upgrades, system automation, capacity planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable mainframe services for business operations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS & ISVs.
• Expertise in SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades.
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.
• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Skills

SMP/E Installation

Non-SMPE Installation

ISV Installations

IBM Software Upgrades

z/OS Commands

z/OSMF Workflow

IODF

HCD

Sysplex Config

JCL & IBM Utilities

ISPF/TSO

REXX/CLIST

Upgrade Planning

Roadmap Communication

Job description

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.


• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.


• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.


• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.


• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.


• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.


• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.


• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.


• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)


• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades


• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.


• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.


• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.


• Sysplex and config management (good to have)


• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)


• ISPF/TSO and other basic


• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST


• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.


• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.