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z/OS Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY · Remote

Job Title: z/OS Systems Programmer Location: Remote Duration: 18+-month contract NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Skill Set 1: Installation and maintenance of mainframe software ...

Roadrunner

OS&D Technician

Romulus, MI · On-site

$18/hr

The OS&D Technician is a critical control point in the integrity of our freight operations. This role exists to resolve exceptions-lost, damaged, or unaccounted freight-quickly and accurately ...

Infojini Inc

Z/OS Mainframe Programmer

Anderson, SC · On-site

$50.25 - $64/hr

Z/OS OPERATION Z/OS SUPPORT INCLUDING PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE MAINFRAME INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MEET SLA EXPECTATIONS.

The AES Group

z/OS System Programming

New York, NY · Remote

Job Title: z/OS System Programming Location: Remote Let's create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company ...

Estes Express Lines

OS&D Clerk

Toledo, OH · On-site

Will prepare all paperwork and the repacking of all OS&D freight * Will maintain accurate records to report all OS&D freight issues on a daily or weekly basis to service center management

New

Estes Express Lines

OS&D Clerk

Montgomery, IL · On-site

Will prepare all paperwork and the repacking of all OS&D freight * Will maintain accurate records to report all OS&D freight issues on a daily or weekly basis to service center management

ConfigUSA

Z/OS Administration

Midland, MI · Remote

Role: Z/OS Administration 10+ Experience with various z/Architectures, GDPS/ Sysplex Setup & Maintenance. L3 (expert). Rich Experience in SMP/E Strong hands on POR procedures & Automation Good ...

Roadrunner

OS&D Technician

Romulus, MI

$18/hr

The OS&D Technician is a critical control point in the integrity of our freight operations. This role exists to resolve exceptions-lost, damaged, or unaccounted freight-quickly and accurately ...

DSNSearch

SENIOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER Z/OS

Hoboken, NJ · Hybrid

SENIOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER Z/OS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER ~~ Z/OS ~ ~ MAIFRAME ~~ INTERNALS ~~ PRODUCT INSTALLATION & SUPPORT HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT (3X WEEK ON SITE REQUIRED) GREAT BENEFITS & ANNUAL BONUS ...

HRUCKUS

z/OS Systems Programmer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

They are seeking a Lead z/OS Systems Programmer to support, maintain, and enhance the client's IBM mainframe environment, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems.

Apex Systems

React/z/OS

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $119K/yr

Job#: 3048171 React/z/OS Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite) Role Overview In modern mainframe development, developers use frontend libraries like React to build user-friendly web applications that pull ...

US Bank

z/OS Systems Engineer

Earth City, MO · On-site

Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer that has extensive experience in mainframe technologies with an emphasis on installation/upgrading, tuning, and troubleshooting of z/OS and third-party ...

US Bank

z/OS Systems Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer that has extensive experience in mainframe technologies with an emphasis on installation/upgrading, tuning, and troubleshooting of z/OS and third-party ...

US Bank

z/OS Systems Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer that has extensive experience in mainframe technologies with an emphasis on installation/upgrading, tuning, and troubleshooting of z/OS and third-party ...

US Bank

z/OS Systems Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer that has extensive experience in mainframe technologies with an emphasis on installation/upgrading, tuning, and troubleshooting of z/OS and third-party ...

US Bank

z/OS Systems Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer that has extensive experience in mainframe technologies with an emphasis on installation/upgrading, tuning, and troubleshooting of z/OS and third-party ...

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z/OS Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY • Remote

1 point system
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Job description

Job Title: z/OS Systems Programmer

Location: Remote

Duration: 18+-month contract

NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Skill Set 1: Installation and maintenance of mainframe software using SMP/e, zOSMF or other standard methods

Skill Set 2: z/OS support skills including JCL, REXX, CLIST, DFSMS, DFDSS

Skill Set 3: Knowledge of z/OS Parallel Sysplex, IPL process, system automations (OPS/MVS)

Can this role be fulfilled remotely? Yes

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Follow all M&T SDLC, Change Management, Risk, and Information Security requirements.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or equivalent mainframe engineering role.
  • Strong hands‑on expertise with SMP/E installation, deployment, and maintenance processes.
  • Experience supporting multiple ISV products listed above.
  • Solid understanding of z/OS architecture, Parallel Sysplex, utilities, subsystems, and operational best practices.
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities, including dump analysis, abend review, and diagnostic tooling.
  • Familiarity with ACF2 or RACF security frameworks.
  • Ability to participate in a 24×7 on‑call rotation.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

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.
  • Hands‑on experience with GDPS operations, particularly for multi‑site resiliency or coordinated recovery workflows.
  • Comfort working within agile delivery methods, including use of tools such as JIRA.
  • Experience in regulated or compliance‑driven industries (e.g., financial services).
  • Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation using modern platforms (e.g., OneNote, Confluence).

Skill Matrix and Required details

  • Do you reside in Eastern or Central time zones, & have no issues working Eastern time zone hours (mandatory, no exceptions)?
  • LinkedIn profile link?
  • Do you possess a combined minimum of 6 years higher education and/or related work experience (required)?

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z/OS Systems Programmer (min. 5 yrs. required)

Installation and maintenance of mainframe software using SMP/e, zOSMF or other standard methods (required)

z/OS support skills including JCL, REXX, CLIST, DFSMS, DFDSS (required)

Knowledge of z/OS Parallel Sysplex, IPL process, system automations (OPS/MVS) (required)

Strong hands‑on expertise with SMP/E installation, deployment, and maintenance processes (required)

Experience supporting multiple ISV products listed above.

(required)

Solid understanding of z/OS architecture, Parallel Sysplex, utilities, subsystems, and operational best practices.

(required)

Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities, including dump analysis, abend review, and diagnostic tooling (required)

Familiarity with ACF2 or RACF security frameworks (required)

Ability to participate in a 24×7 on‑call rotation (required)

Strong communication and documentation skills (required)

Banking and/or Financial domains (required)

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Monu Singh Chauhan | 1Point System LLC
Technical Recruiter  
monu.singh@1pointsys.com 

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