Remote Principal Mainframe Product Developer (z/OS)

BMC Software, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Software, Inc. is seeking a Principal Product Developer to join the IZOT team. This fully remote role in the US/Canada requires deep z/OS, C/C++, and IBM Assembler expertise to architect and lead complex product conversions.

You will mentor the development team, drive high-value design decisions, and evaluate new technologies. Visa sponsorship is not available at this stage; strong independent work is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years with z/OS processing environment and z/OS internals.
• Extensive product development using C/C++ and IBM Assembler with system focus.
• Architecture experience for converting between C compilers.
• Knowledge of Db2 and mainframe tooling.
• Multitasking, reentrant or sysplex coding experience.
• Experience in IBM Mainframe environment (TSO/ISPF, JCL).
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver products and solutions ensuring quality.
• Design, code, and fix defects in complex multi-tier software.
• Produce diverse design options reflecting broad technical knowledge.
• Collaborate with global clients on complex product issues.
• Conduct code and design reviews and provide guidance.
• Evaluate new technologies and third-party releases.

Skills

z/OS experience

C/C++

IBM Assembler

Architecture for C

Db2 knowledge

Multitasking/Sysplex

Mainframe (TSO/ISPF/JCL)

Low-level OS functions

Self-starter

Mentoring

Tools

Source code management

Build processes

Monitoring tools (z/OS)

Job description

BMC Software, Inc. is seeking a Principal Product Developer to join the IZOT team. This fully remote role in the US/Canada requires deep z/OS, C/C++, and IBM Assembler expertise to architect and lead complex product conversions.

You will mentor the development team, drive high-value design decisions, and evaluate new technologies. Visa sponsorship is not available at this stage; strong independent work is essential.