Senior z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

TALENDICA; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in the United States is seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to install and maintain mainframe software. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in SMP/E maintenance. This role involves supporting z/OS architecture and participating in a 24x7 on-call rotation. The candidate should possess excellent troubleshooting skills and be familiar with security frameworks like ACF2 or RACF. A background in compliance-driven industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or equivalent.
• Strong expertise with SMP/E installation and maintenance.
• Experience supporting multiple ISV products.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain mainframe software.
• Support z/OS architecture and Parallel Sysplex.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Skills

z/OS support skills

SMP/E installation and maintenance

JCL

REXX

Parallel Sysplex knowledge

Diagnostic tooling

ACF2 or RACF security frameworks

Strong communication skills

Tools

CA7/CA11 scheduling tools

JIRA

Job description

A leading technical solutions provider in the United States is seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to install and maintain mainframe software. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in SMP/E maintenance. This role involves supporting z/OS architecture and participating in a 24x7 on-call rotation. The candidate should possess excellent troubleshooting skills and be familiar with security frameworks like ACF2 or RACF. A background in compliance-driven industries is preferred.