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PlanIT Group, LLC

Mainframe z/OS Developer

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

... mainframe systems. • Prior experience with ServiceNow. Qualifications : Required : • 8+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS. • Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS ...

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z/OS Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY · Remote

Skill Set 1: Installation and maintenance of mainframe software using SMP/e, zOSMF or other ... CLIST, DFSMS, DFDSS Skill Set 3: Knowledge of z/OS Parallel Sysplex, IPL process, system ...

Ensono

Mainframe Systems Programmer - Hardware

$102K - $148K/yr

Mainframe Systems Programmer - Hardware At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally ... Above average knowledge of the z/OS operating system. * Familiarity with tape and DASD replication ...

Kyndryl

Mainframe ZOS System Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$79K - $152K/yr

Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS operating systems. * Perform system upgrades, migrations ... Knowledge of DevOps practices on mainframe (CI/CD pipelines). * Exposure to Zowe and APIs on z/OS.

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Mainframe z/OS Developer

Mainframe z/OS Developer

PlanIT Group, LLC

Remote

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Mainframe z/OS Developer with extensive experience in COBOL programming on IBM z/OS. The role involves working on mainframe migration projects, utilizing various mainframe tools and technologies, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful integration and modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS.
• Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
• Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
• Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.
• Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS.
• Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing.
• Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID.
• Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID.
• Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support.
• Understanding of AI-driven code refactoring platforms/products and the ability to leverage AI to improve testing, documentation, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with Java developers and migration planning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
• Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems.
• Prior experience with ServiceNow.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS.
• Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS.
• Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
• Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.
• Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS.
• Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing.
• Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID.
• Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID.
• Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support.
• Understanding of AI-driven code refactoring platforms/products and the ability to leverage AI to improve testing, documentation, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with Java developers and migration planning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• A minimum of Eight (8) years' relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
• Typically performs all functional duties independently.
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
Preferred:
• Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
• Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems.
• Prior experience with ServiceNow.
Company:
PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Charlotte, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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