Mainframe Systems Programmer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 93,676; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Mainframe Systems Programmer on a 12+ month contract located in Chandler, AZ with hybrid options across multiple locations including Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC, Pennington, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ.

The role focuses on z/OS system programming, automation, and enterprise operations, offering a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining z/OS, applying PTFs, developing automation with REXX

Qualifications

• Experience with IBM z/OS System Programming.
• Proficiency with SMP/E, including PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
• Proficiency in REXX and Assembler (BAL).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support the z/OS operating system, including upgrades and maintenance using SMP/E.
• Apply and manage PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
• Develop and maintain automation, utilities, and system exits using REXX and Assembler (BAL).
• Administer and support z/OS UNIX System Services (USS), including file systems, scripting, permissions, and zFS.
• Configure and maintain JES2, including workload management, spool tuning, job classes, and initiator management.
• Support TSO/ISPF for system programming and operational activities.
• Configure and manage LPARs using Hardware Management Console (HMC).
• Diagnose and resolve system issues, including abends, dumps, hardware errors, and performance bottlenecks using IPCS, RMF, and EREP.
• Develop automation, reusable templates, operational standards, and deployment runbooks.
• Evaluate third-party mainframe software and contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Support change management, risk management, and enterprise operational excellence.

Skills

IBM z/OS

SMP/E

REXX

Assembler BAL

USS

JES2

TSO/ISPF

LPAR/HMC

IPCS RMF EREP

HCD

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe Systems Programmer. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chandler, AZ |Plano, TX | Charlotte, NC | Pennington, NJ | Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid).

Job ID:26-23498

Pay Range: $65 - $68/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, maintain, and support the z/OS operating system, including upgrades and maintenance using SMP/E.
• Apply and manage PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
• Develop and maintain automation, utilities, and system exits using REXX and Assembler (BAL).
• Administer and support z/OS UNIX System Services (USS), including file systems, scripting, permissions, and zFS.
• Configure and maintain JES2, including workload management, spool tuning, job classes, and initiator management.
• Support TSO/ISPF for system programming and operational activities.
• Configure and manage LPARs using Hardware Management Console (HMC).
• Diagnose and resolve system issues, including abends, dumps, hardware errors, and performance bottlenecks using IPCS, RMF, and EREP.
• Develop automation, reusable templates, operational standards, and deployment runbooks.
• Evaluate third-party mainframe software and contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Support change management, risk management, and enterprise operational excellence.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Strong experience with IBM z/OS System Programming.
• Hands-on experience with SMP/E, including PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
• Proficiency in REXX and Assembler (BAL).
• Experience administering z/OS UNIX System Services (USS).
• Strong knowledge of JES2 administration and configuration.
• Experience with TSO/ISPF.
• Experience managing LPARs using HMC.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using IPCS, RMF, and EREP.
• Experience with Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD).
• Knowledge of enterprise server, storage, and network hardware configurations.
• Experience building automation and improving operational efficiency within enterprise mainframe environments

Our client is a leading Banking and Financial Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.