Systems Programmer

Job Title: Systems Programmer III (z/OS)

Location: Remote - US

Work Model: Remote

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

Are you a seasoned Systems Programmer looking for an exciting new challenge? Join our client s dynamic team where innovation and excellence are at the core of everything we do. In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing automated solutions in the mainframe and z/OS environments. Our goal is to save our used users time, enhance their daily experience, and improve the quality of data captured. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and want to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now!

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

• Install, configure, and maintain mainframe software products using SMP/E, including applying maintenance (PTFs, APARs), managing zones, and ensuring environment compatibility.
• Deploy and support a broad suite of ISV tools including PanValet, PanAPT, CA7, CA11, Datacom, AbendAid, Xpediter, SYSBII, Syncsort, VPS, DRS, PGP, Easytrieve, PKZIP, and VSAM Assist.
• Support core z/OS infrastructure components, including JES2, ISPF, and TSO/E.
• Monitor and tune system performance using tools such as SMF, RMF, and related diagnostic utilities.
• Troubleshoot system and product issues using abend analysis, dump review, and structured problemsolving methods.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery exercises to ensure platform resiliency and audit readiness.
• Support IPL procedures, parameter updates, software migrations, and environment stabilization activities.
• Collaborate with application teams, operations, security, and audit partners across SDLC phases.
• Maintain technical documentation including installation guides, configuration standards, system diagrams, and operations references.

Skills & Experience:

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

• Install, configure, and maintain mainframe software products using SMP/E, including applying maintenance (PTFs, APARs), managing zones, and ensuring environment compatibility.
• Deploy and support a broad suite of ISV tools including PanValet, PanAPT, CA7, CA11, Datacom, Abend Aid, Xpediter, SYSBII, Syncsort, VPS, DRS, PGP, Easytrieve, PKZIP, and VSAM Assist.
• Support core z/OS infrastructure components, including JES2, ISPF, and TSO/E.
• Monitor and tune system performance using tools such as SMF, RMF, and related diagnostic utilities.
• Troubleshoot system and product issues using abend analysis, dump review, and structured problem solving methods.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery exercises to ensure platform resiliency and audit readiness.
• Support IPL procedures, parameter updates, software migrations, and environment stabilization activities.
• Collaborate with application teams, operations, security, and audit partners across SDLC phases.
• Maintain technical documentation including installation guides, configuration standards, system diagrams, and operations references.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical experience with CA7/CA11 scheduling tools.
• Working knowledge of key z/OS subsystems such as CICS, DB2, and USS/zFS.
• Proficiency with diagnostic and performance tools including SMF, RMF, IPCS, and SDSF.
• Ability to develop or maintain scripts using REXX, CLIST, or similar scripting languages.
• Background supporting high availability or disaster recovery environments, including experience with Sysplex architectures.