Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS) – Remote

Kyndryl Inc.; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a Systems Programmer to design, test, and maintain mainframe OS software, helping secure systems and keeping critical infrastructure reliable across client environments. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, leadership, and hands-on implementation.

You will guide technical objectives, perform RCA discussions, and mentor teams while coordinating resources. This is a fully remote opportunity with the chance to influence IT landscapes on a national or international scale.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in z/OS operating system installation, maintenance, con‑figuration, and support.
• Experience with zOS subsystems (JES2 experience is required, SMS, RACF/ACF2), IBM program products, standard mainframe ISV/OEM software products (BMC, Broadcom/CA, others).
• Excels in problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain the software that controls a computer’s operating system and related systems software.
• Provide underlying Mainframe OS platform programming and program product support; lead RCA discussions.
• Guide objectives on technologies and manage resources for success across teams.

Skills

z/OS

JES2

RACF/ACF2

IBM products

Mainframe ISV/OEM

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

VIPA

DVIPA

Connect Direct

NetView

SysView

TCP/IP

Job description

Kyndryl is seeking a Systems Programmer to design, test, and maintain mainframe OS software, helping secure systems and keeping critical infrastructure reliable across client environments. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, leadership, and hands-on implementation.

You will guide technical objectives, perform RCA discussions, and mentor teams while coordinating resources. This is a fully remote opportunity with the chance to influence IT landscapes on a national or international scale.