z/OS System programmer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• 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 z/OS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make 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.
• Design project plans (upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task lists for all stakeholders and communicate timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve project completion.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades.
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Experience with 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 basic utilities.
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.