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z/OS System Programmer

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12 Months

No Travel Required

Remote

Depends on Experience

Techridge, Inc.

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Job Details

Skills

z/OS
mainframe

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS System Programmer to lead mainframe system programming initiatives, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous modernization of enterprise z/OS environments. The role demands strong technical depth combined with leadership capabilities to drive service excellence, automation, and operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

System Programming & Platform Management

Lead installation, customization, and maintenance of z/OS operating system environments
Manage core components including MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR configurations
Administer and maintain HCD/IODF definitions for hardware and I/O configuration
Perform system-level tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance

Maintenance & Upgrades

Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, RSU maintenance, and patching cycles
Manage SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, and CSI handling
Oversee lifecycle management of ISV products, including upgrades and vendor coordination

Incident & Problem Management

Provide L3 support for critical incidents, ensuring timely resolution of Sev1/Sev2 issues
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive actions
Ensure adherence to SLA commitments and service quality standards

High Availability, DR & Resilience

Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution, including drills and failover validation
Ensure system readiness for business continuity through Sysplex resilience and redundancy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure risk mitigation

Automation & Operational Excellence

Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
Implement and maintain system automation frameworks for monitoring and recovery
Continuously improve processes aligned to ITIL best practices

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system programmers
Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors for solution delivery
Participate in customer discussions, audits, and transformation initiatives

Required Skills & Expertise

Strong experience in z/OS System Programming
Deep understanding of:

MVS, JES2
Sysplex, LPAR
HCD / IODF configuration

Hands-on expertise in:

SMP/E
z/OS Upgrade & RSU Maintenance
ISV Product Maintenance

Proficiency in:

Incident Management & RCA
Disaster Recovery (DR) support
System Automation tools/methodologies

Experience & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in z/OS system programming
Experience in enterprise mainframe environments (Banking/Insurance preferred)
Exposure to high-availability and mission-critical systems

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10125172
Position Id: 9059094
Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Techridge, Inc.

We believe we have the know-how to do it right the first time and we also understand that our client focus will always be on

-High Quality

-Cost Effectiveness

-Total Convenience

-Continuous Training

-Emphasis on Security

-Industry recognized SDLC

-Intelligent Communication

Technology and business knowledge go hand in hand in today s digital age, it very important to remember that technology will always remains a support mechanism for business. The greatest resource that makes any business successful is people, people who understand your business needs and technology. Techridge s hiring processes allows us to hire the right people based technical expertise on Attitude, Communication, Technical and Industry knowledge. Most of our employees have post graduate degrees.
At Techridge, we satisfy your need to keep up with lightning fast technology, manage constant system updates and control ongoing work by providing qualified IT professionals. People with the expertise to help you charge ahead of industry trends and the competition.

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