Advisory SW Engineer Research & Development

Date Posted: 11/10/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 491196

Industry: Business Services

Job Title: Advisory SW Engineer Research & Development

Job Location: Boulder, CO, USA, 80301

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: Normal Hours 8 Am to 5 PM

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Part-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 12

Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 60.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: DFSMS, Linux, TCP/IP

Experience Desired: Minimum 5 to 7 years of direct z/OS systems programming experience (or equivalent). (7 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Required Education/Experience:
High School diploma
Minimum 5-7 years of direct z/OS systems programming experience (or equivalent)

Required Technical Skills:
Extensive hands-on experience with z/OS systems programming (not operations or development)
Proven ability to work independently and take full ownership of z/OS tasks
Strong communication and mentoring skills

Expert knowledge and experience of:
+ Catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, z/FS, Unix System Services.
+ JES2/JES3, SYS1.PARMLIB, SYS1.PROCLIB.
+ Configuration of couple datasets.
+ RACF administration (User IDs, Groups, Certificates, Resources, KeyRings).
+ IBM software installation via ServerPac, z/OSMF, CBPDO.
+ DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, DFRMM, System Logger, XCF.
+ DASD architecture, FICON/ESCON, cryptographic coprocessors, VTS
Preferred Technical Skills:
VTAM, TCP/IP, OSA
z/VM systems programming
Linux on z Systems, zCX (Container Extensions)
DS8000, FlashCopy, tape libraries
DFSMS ACS routine and construct management

Summary:
The successful candidate will be provided an opportunity to immediately contribute to zOS Mainframe related tasks and projects, as well as opportunities to utilize, increase, and share their technical knowledge and skills in the mainframe operating systems
The candidate will leverage their expertise of mainframe operating systems and strong problem-solving skills to upgrade systems, resolve system issues, and assist and educate users and other team members
The new team member will be expected to assume additional responsibilities as assigned
Experienced Systems programmer, not an application developer/programmer
The candidate needs to be a systems expert with experience
There will be no extensive lifting, standing, or walking
Parking is free
Successful candidate will be performing the tasks of a zOS systems programmer maintaining and upgrading the zOS Operating System and supporting users
This is not a role for an operator or application developer
We are looking for an expert in IBM z/OS mainframe systems-someone who can independently manage, upgrade, and troubleshoot complex system environments without relying on others for core z/OS tasks
You will be joining a small, focused team of senior technical professionals who support development engineers working across the full lifecycle of software products
This role offers immediate opportunities to contribute meaningfully to z/OS projects and to share your technical expertise

Responsibilities:
Independently maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of system-level issues
Perform advanced system programming tasks including RACF administration and IBM software installations
Educate and assist users and team members on z/OS capabilities and best practices
Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off-hours or weekend work

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).