Mainframe Z/OS Systems Programmer

Job Title: Mainframe Z/OS Systems Programmer
Job Location: Phoenix AZ, Plano TX, Charlotte NC, Richmond VA, Jacksonville FL, Pennington NJ, Chicago IL metro area; hybrid working model
Duration: 8+ months (with a possibility of hire)

Client : Banking domain

3 openings, candidate should be local or good to relocate

Job Responsibilities:

· Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.

· Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.

· Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.

· Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.

· Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.

· Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.

· Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.

· Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Experience level:

· 5+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills):

· Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)

· Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades

· Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.

· Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.

· IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.

· Sysplex and config management (good to have)

· Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)

· ISPF/TSO and other basic

· Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST

· Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.

· Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.