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Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

Smart Info Solutions llcUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 30, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
21 hours ago
Capacity Planning

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform standard system programming activities, such as configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, as well as vendor software installations, in the mainframe environment.
  • Perform Operating System upgrades 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 teams: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from a z/OS perspective.
  • Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
  • Assist team members in solving problems, driving innovative improvements, and making 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:
  • 12+ years of professional experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS and 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 installation 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 basics.
  • Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
  • Designing project plans (upgrades, maintenance, decom) with a task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and the customer.
  • Formulate roadmaps with all prerequisites to achieve project completion.

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