We are seeking a Senior Mainframe System Programmer with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience to join our clients high-performing IT infrastructure team. This is a critical role supporting enterprise-grade mainframe systems, tools, and application environments across distributed and host systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the installation, upgrade, and customization of z/OS ISV software in a multi-system mainframe environment.

• Act as the primary SME for installing and maintaining:

  • CA Suite of Products

  • IBM Program Products

  • IBM WebSphere MQ for z/OS

  • SAS MXG

  • Omegamon Suite & Boxscore

  • Automation tools (SA/390, CA OPSMVS)

• Provide comprehensive support to Application Development, IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Production Support teams.

• Manage system performance, capacity planning, and hardware configuration to ensure high availability.

• Maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) readiness and participate in DR exercises.

• Use IBM and ISV support portals to manage issue tickets and resolutions.

• Proactively monitor systems and implement improvements to prevent downtime.

• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotations for critical support.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10–20 years of experience as a z/OS Mainframe System Programmer.

• Expert knowledge of:

  • JCL, JES2, DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, SDSF, DFSORT

  • TSO, ISPF/PDF

• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages such as REXX and COBOL.

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • CA Technologies tools: CA-VIEW, CA-DELIVER, SYSVIEW, EASYTRIEVE, CA-1, CA-7

  • EOS, FOLDERS, and additional ISV products

• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux, Windows, and optionally z/VM.

• Skilled in performance tuning, capacity management, and root-cause analysis.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.