Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote

DXC Technology; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled z/OS Systems Programmer to enhance its technical team. This role involves the installation and maintenance of MVS software, providing critical support for z/OS systems, and ensuring smooth operations through effective problem resolution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software packaging, incident management, and disaster recovery. Join a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will drive significant improvements in system performance and reliability. If you thrive in a challenging and rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of z/OS Systems Programming experience, including z/LINUX support.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for mentoring and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Install MVS software, execute maintenance, and manage system recovery tasks.
• Provide technical support for z/OS and z/LINUX environments.

Skills

z/OS Systems Programming

Software Packaging

Incident Management (ITIL)

Problem Resolution

Disaster Recovery

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SMPE

REXX

Assembler

ISPF

Job description

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

The “z/OS Systems Programmer” provides the abilities to upgrade, modify, and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. The ideal candidate can implement software zaps to extend 3P software, install MVS software into the SOS repository, and create I/O configuration requests on demand. The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support, CPU Hardware Refresh, product upgrades, MVS ProdAdmin requests, complex profiles, and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Install MVS software into SOS repository.
• Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE.
• Implement software following required change process.
• Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL's.
• Complete MVS Product Administration Requests.
• Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills.
• Skilled in applying license keys for products.
• Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL).
• Create I/O Configuration requests on demand.
• Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects.
• Complete MVS tasks for migration projects.
• Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions.
• Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds.
• Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects.
• Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software.
• Maintain Complex Profiles.
• Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software.
• Process SMF data.
• Update and reassemble system exits.
• Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files.
• Create zLINUX LPARS.
• Provide zLINUX technical support.
• SME in problem resolution - z/LINUX and z/OS.
• OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.
• Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediations.
• Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills.
• Perform /OS Upgrade Support.
• Perform CPU Hardware Refresh.
• Perform IOGENs.
• Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX.
• Perform Product Upgrades.

Technical Expertise

• 7+ years’ experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role, with at least 3+ years’ experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS.
• Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL).
• Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery.
• Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members.
• Organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel.
• Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other Qualifications

• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and clients.
• Strong leadership skills for mentoring junior personnel.
• Ability to anticipate problems, resolve ambiguity, and take decisive action.
• Capable of working independently and within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills for network design, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Professional presence and confidence in addressing complex technical challenges.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Work Environment

• This position is 100% remote within Canada.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support – this is part of a shared rotation with teammates.
• May require on-call work.
• May require weekend or shift work.