z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

Zachary Piper; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer to provide full lifecycle support for mainframe infrastructure in a remote setting. The role involves day-to-day systems programming support, installation and configuration of z/OS components, and performance tuning. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Sysplex, JES2, and modern DevOps practices in mainframe operations.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise with Sysplex, Coupling Facility, JES2, SMP/E, TCP/IP, VTAM, RACF, CICS, and USS.
• Proven ability in performance tuning and troubleshooting complex system issues.
• Experience working with IBM mainframe hardware from z13 to z17.
• Proficiency in COBOL, Assembler, and REXX for utilities and automation.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments and knowledge of modern DevOps practices in mainframe operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day systems programming support for z/OS and related IBM and third-party products.
• Install, configure, and upgrade IBM z/OS components and support enterprise servers across multiple processor generations.
• Perform system performance monitoring and tuning, and execute Disaster Recovery exercises while maintaining compliance.

Skills

Sysplex

Coupling Facility

JES2

SMP/E

TCP/IP

VTAM

RACF

CICS

USS

COBOL

Assembler

REXX

Job description

A company is looking for a z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer to provide full lifecycle support for mainframe infrastructure in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day systems programming support for z/OS and related IBM and third-party products
• Install, configure, and upgrade IBM z/OS components and support enterprise servers across multiple processor generations
• Perform system performance monitoring and tuning, and execute Disaster Recovery exercises while maintaining compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Strong expertise with Sysplex, Coupling Facility, JES2, SMP/E, TCP/IP, VTAM, RACF, CICS, and USS
• Proven ability in performance tuning and troubleshooting complex system issues
• Experience working with IBM mainframe hardware from z13 to z17
• Proficiency in COBOL, Assembler, and REXX for utilities and automation
• Familiarity with hybrid environments and knowledge of modern DevOps practices in mainframe operations