Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – z/OS & Automation

Synechron; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work abroad

Paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement savings

Education policy

Udemy for Business

Coaching opportunities

Leading projects

Flat organization

Global culture

Job summary

Synechron in New York seeks a Mainframe Systems Programmer with IBM z/OS expertise to maintain and enhance enterprise mainframe platforms. You will develop automation with REXX, JCL, and Python; manage RACF security and SAS batch processing using TWS; and collaborate with Linux and security teams to ensure high availability, performance, and regulatory compliance.

This role also involves documenting procedures and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Expertise in JCL.
• Proficiency in REXX scripting.
• Experience with SAS administration and batch processing.
• Hands-on experience with TWS/IBM Workload Scheduler.
• Good working knowledge of Linux.
• Experience in Python scripting and automation.
• Strong knowledge of RACF security administration.
• Understanding of mainframe operations and troubleshooting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support IBM z/OS operating systems and mainframe infra.
• Perform system programming activities including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of z/OS components.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, JCL, and Python.
• Support batch processing environments and scheduling with TWS.
• Manage SAS platform integrations and batch execution processes.
• Administer RACF security configurations and access controls.
• Collaborate with Linux, applications, and security teams for stability and compliance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.

Skills

JCL

REXX scripting

SAS administration

Batch processing

TWS/IBM Workload Scheduler

Linux

Python scripting

RACF security administration

System monitoring

Analytical skills

Tools

ISPW Administration

ITOMS Administration

DevOps practices

ITIL processes

Job description

Synechron in New York seeks a Mainframe Systems Programmer with IBM z/OS expertise to maintain and enhance enterprise mainframe platforms. You will develop automation with REXX, JCL, and Python; manage RACF security and SAS batch processing using TWS; and collaborate with Linux and security teams to ensure high availability, performance, and regulatory compliance.

This role also involves documenting procedures and contributing to continuous improvement.